Hofdame Bits and Bobs
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Hofdame Bits and Bobs

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Nine inches of snow are on the ground outside my window, but spring is a coming here. We have some royals trying to break out of the monochrome mold and others who are still wearing the basic black and white and grey and camel. What can we say? It’s a weird time of the year sartorially.

Britain

The Westminster Abbey Twitter account continues to drop bits of information in the lead up to the big event. Look at that beautiful original decoration on the coronation chair! I look forward to seeing it on the day itself.

There’s also this additional bit from the The Royal Family account.

Japan

I include these members of the Japanese Imperial family not so much for the parade of suits or the events themselves but because the Brooch Babes among us need their fix. The Empress wore a brooch, as she does, and telegraphed springs-a-coming with her blue suit.

Princess Akiko gives an interview! That’s a substantial brooch, right?

Monaco

Their Serene Highnesses opened a new nursery in Monaco, and Charlene’s camel coat would not normally register with me too much, other than the fact that she rarely repeats her clothes and this is an actual Akris re-wear! Wise choice on her part, since it’s a style that suits her.

Luxembourg

We haven’t focused much on the senior Luxembourg royals lately, so here’s a mini round-up of late winter events.

The Grand Duke and Duchess attended a charity concert to promote inter-cultural exchange between refugees and Luxembourgians. The Duchess wore an animal print Dries van Noten blazer paired with asymmetrical shirt and the Duke looked casually handsome in his turtleneck.

We missed this outing late last month when the Grand Duchess popped over to Paris to see “Les Lauriers De L’Audiovisuel”. Sparkly blazer and basic black – quite Parisian, right?

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I don’t know why this ensemble intrigues me, but it does. The Duchess holds audiences throughout the year, and for this late winter event she paired so many layers – velvet blazer, white blouse, lacey – well, I’m not sure what to call that. Undergarment? Teddy? Second blouse?

All beige all the way for this event at a local school, where she answered questions about gender violence. She pulled together pieces from every corner of her closet, including Barbara Bui sweater set, a skirt by Joseph, and a belt by Etro.

Jordan

Princess Iman bint Abdullah will be married to Jameel Alexander “Jimmy” Thermiótis in one week! Rest assured we’ll have an Open Post on March 12 for those who want to discuss it on the date itself. I’m not sure how much actual news will filter through but we’ll capture what we can from Twitter. The Princess’ mother, Queen Rania, left a lovely emotional note to her daughter on Instagram. Stick with it to the end for a tiara sighting!

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