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    June 6 - Sweden's National Day (2003-2009)

    THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU, rop81!!!! It confirmed my suspicions that at least at the present time, the Swedish population in general is not really interested in history and traditional things, at least in terms of costume. I also felt that these garments were considered "dorky" in Sweden. At...
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    June 6 - Sweden's National Day (2003-2009)

    Thanks so very much for the response, Galatea! I hope someone else can help explain why the gentlemen in the royal family choose to wear business suits rather than a similar outfit to the "father" in this picture. I think he looks very sharp in his traditional outfit. Mapper
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    Warm Moments Between Royals - Part 1

    Well I tried zooming but I still can't see it, could be my eyes going bad, however. What I like is that if they are holding hands, it's almost like two young teenagers for the first time wanting to show their love but afraid of who will see - especially with that expression on the face of the...
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    June 6 - Sweden's National Day (2003-2009)

    Hopefully someone can help with this question. I know that National Day is not really a big occasion yet in Sweden (having only been a national holiday for two years). Looking through the pictures of celebrations of this year and in the past, I see HM and the princesses in traditional attire...
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    Warm Moments Between Royals - Part 1

    Thanks for the pic, Avalon. But if you look closely, the DOC is holding a purse in her right hand. The POW is holding his left arm close to his body and sort of tucking his hand under a little. It does make it appear at first glance that they are holding hands, but upon closer inspection it...
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    The Queen: Would She Consider Abdication or Retirement?

    I know that there has been a great deal of discussion regarding HM's strong constitution and the possibility of outliving her son and heir, the POW. Given that possibility, if Charles were to die in the next year or two and HM died shortly thereafter, IMO Prince William is unprepared to assume...
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    Ruling Family of Qatar: Al Thani Dynasty, News and Current Events 1: 2005-2012

    Thanks for the postings, Brown Samra. The woman in these two photos...is this his wife or one of his sisters? Thanks for any info. Mapper
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    Royal-Royal Marriages Today

    I agree that Anne was more attractive when she was younger, and I believe that she could be more attractive now if she put just a little more effort into it (she still has a great figure). But I believe her children as well look better because their father was a very handsome man. In the same...
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    Royal-Royal Marriages Today

    Now that would have been interesting, Magnik. Especially considering the previous British brides in Sweden (Margaret of Connaught, Lady Louise Mountbatten) just two generations back. It certainly would have an affect on the somewhat cool relationship between the two houses that seems to exist...
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    Newcome

    Hello and welcome, catsburry! I enjoy a cognac now and again and hope to visit your region someday. Happy posting! Mapper
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    hey!! I'm new

    Bon jour, cecile76! As someone who lurked for a very long time before posting, I want to acknowledge you for putting yourself out there. Welcome aboard and happy posting. BTW - you're right, this forum is great for people interested in royalty because it goes in depth on just about everyone...
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    Who's the nicest Royal Mother in Law?

    Other Mother Here I go off on a tangent again. Many of the women listed seem to be wonderful mothers as well as mothers-in-law. For all the reasons given I agree about Sofia, but I have to remember the problems she gave Felipe early on with some of his choices in potential...
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    Photoshopping Royals outfits, hats & hairstyles

    Great work, olga7777! Just as many of the jewels worn by the royal ladies have versatility (tiara-necklace, bracelet-headpiece, etc) I believe many of the royal ladies "economize" well be re-using gowns but still keep it interesting by altering them in some way. Doesn't always work but it...
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    Divorce rumours for Princess Masako ?

    IHA - whose authority? Perhaps some of the more informed members of these forums can help me to understand what is going on with the IHA and Japan's royal family. I've looked up everywhere I can find about the history of the IHA and from what I gather, it was created by a Japanese emperor to...
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    State Visit from Sweden to Denmark: May 9-11, 2007

    I know that we have all been following this visit extensively and have been focusing a great deal on the really incredible showing by the royal women. I would like to digress for a moment and perhaps someone can help me with a few things in regards to the men. After looking at the video clips...
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