Hofdame Note: Every time Princess Sofia of Sweden wears her diamond palmette wedding tiara, I joke "who has the spreadsheet"? She has worn that tiara in so many iterations it is a data gatherers dream. Who knew that we had a member of the community doing the actual research? Thank you to Mrs. Diamond for… Continue reading Guest Tiara Tales Post – Princess Sofia’s Wedding Palmette
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Tiara Speculation – 2022 Nobel Ceremonies
The Nobel ceremonies are back in both Oslo (the Peace Prize, a non-tiara but royal-attending occasion) and in Stockholm, where the bling comes out. Schedule and Streaming Although the royals attend the ceremonies on the 10th, the prizes are awarded all week. The live streams are here, at the link, for those who wish to… Continue reading Tiara Speculation – 2022 Nobel Ceremonies
Royal Wedding Game – Tiaras, Coiffures, and Veils
Friday is game day around here, where the community's opinion is solicited on various pressing royal matters. For the next few weeks, we are switching our focus from state visits back to weddings. We promised a vote on your favorite wedding look from the neck up, so this is your time. This week is the… Continue reading Royal Wedding Game – Tiaras, Coiffures, and Veils
Fringe Friday – Kent Pearl Fringe
So many mysteries surround this tiara. Where did it come from? Was it remade from Queen Mary's bandeau, the one that the Duchess of Kent wore on her wedding day? Or was it a gift from the Worsley family? Where is it now? It hasn't been seen since the mid 1990s, although good reasons exist… Continue reading Fringe Friday – Kent Pearl Fringe
Fringe Friday – Surrey Fringe
Let's talk about the late great Surrey Fringe, or County of Surrey, tiara. I almost can't do it without sobbing. It was a wedding gift to Queen Mary from the - surprise! - county of Surrey, and it was dismantled in 1913. Granted, thirteen of the larger diamonds went toward enhancing the Girls of Great… Continue reading Fringe Friday – Surrey Fringe