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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Well, one thing is for sure...no one wears the Baden Fringe like Victoria! Her pics from the return dinner in the brown gown and Baden Fringe show that she is regal, beautiful, and if called upon could take her place on the throne. I hate the whole feather/leaf/flower headband contraptions but...

Definitely with the six button tiara it takes a woman of a certain age as well as a larger hairstyle to look appropriate. In terms of HM and the princesses, Victoria's use of the tiara this week has been the only time that it approaches looking halfway decent. I think it is the positioning on...

Glittering Tiara, thank you for posting the video recap. I thought it was so cute when Silvia joined her husband in the revolving entrance to the opera house and they both took little steps. It shows how playful they are and sometimes, even with all the fancy trimmings, they don't take...

Thanks for the pics, Her Majesty. In this photo from King Harald's gala I just noticed the bracelet Victoria is wearing. Is it one of the ones from the Swedish amethyst parure that is usually used to make the necklace? Mapper

I agree with you about the amethyst tiara, Boris. It seems like the only time that it looked good on Victoria was at the wedding of Martha-Louise to Ari Behn, and even then it was still "floating" above the base. I think the position of it, however, was flattering to Victoria. Queen Silvia...

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who had so much trouble. Thanks for the feedback, Avalon. Mapper

Please correct me if I am wrong, but it seems that there have been a LOT more photo opportunities with CP Vajiralongkorn and family since the birth of his son, Prince Tipangkorn - at least it seems more than in the past or with his sisters and their children. Is it possible that with the...

I actually surprised myself when I selected Queen Beatrix as my favorite. Overall I like the Swedish family (with the Dutch right behind them). In considering monarchs, I almost put QEII because even with everything that has happened in her family, she will forever be something of a royal icon...

Thanks for the response Elspeth!

Private citizens and media privacy I'm not familiar laws concerning privacy and the media around the world. Particulary in Japan, I know that the IHA controls official releases but is the Japanese royal family considered "public figures" in the same way politicians, athletes and actors are in...