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Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever

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Maireas · 20/09/2022 21:36

Evening Royal style and beauty fans.
Into the Carolean era, with more bling we hope! Also more state banquets?

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NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:20

(Love Elizabeth Taylor. Her book about her jewellery collection is on my wish list.)

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 27/09/2022 17:36

Kate's coat is from L K Bennett and is called the Spencer. I assume it was intentional!

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Maireas · 27/09/2022 17:43

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:19

‘Not so vulgar now, is it?’

😂😂😂

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Maireas · 27/09/2022 17:44

Love Wallis' PoW brooch. That's gorgeous.

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Eaumyword · 27/09/2022 17:46

You are all SO my people!
I'm fascinated by Wallis and also Elizabeth Taylor.
Kate looks gorgeous and modern. Loving they're and black co combo.

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:49

Max takes it to the max in yellow!

Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:51

Hmmm not the best format/size, let me try another!

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NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:51

Nope, no luck! Sorry, you’ll have to click to see full image.

Eaumyword · 27/09/2022 17:53

*red and black combo! Auto correct!🙄

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Maireas · 27/09/2022 17:53

Wowsers, Max! She doesn't disappoint, does she? That's certainly an arresting shade.

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Eaumyword · 27/09/2022 17:57

On anyone else, that would be too much, but Max rocks it!

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:58

Meanwhile Mette-Marit wears a dress that CPV has also worn. Not the same dress, you understand! Although...maybe they do mix and match and exchange between them! We would never know.

Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
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Maireas · 27/09/2022 17:58

Yes, I love the way that she's so bold with colours and bling, and totally carries it off.

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NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:10

Daisy has recovered and visited Oslo to accept an award/prize which was presented to her by Queen Sonja. Daisy wore a rather nice pendant.

They also attended a gala dinner together.

Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
Royal Style: Elizabeth may be gone, but her diamonds are forever
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Maireas · 27/09/2022 18:13

How lovely to see Daisy again. Nice pic of her and Sonja.

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NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:14

Mary toned it down in grey for a work thing (not sure what the thing is).

I like the grey with that hint of blue. Nice touch with the suede (I think) shoes.

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KillingMeDeftly · 27/09/2022 18:16

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 17:58

Meanwhile Mette-Marit wears a dress that CPV has also worn. Not the same dress, you understand! Although...maybe they do mix and match and exchange between them! We would never know.

I prefer the way CPV has styled the dress, apart from that nude heel.

M-M looks like she's just thrown Captain Von Trapp's jacket over the top of it on her way out

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:17

And a picture of Queen Ingrid looking fabulously elegant. At the United Nations HQ listening to a speech being delivered by her husband.

Oh I wish we could all still dress like that!

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NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:21

I actually don’t mind the nude heels in that ensemble. I expect it coordinates perfectly with the dress, and I think if it’s done well (and in small doses!) it can look great. And the fact that she hasn’t matched bag and shoes makes it so much better!

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:22

You’re so right about the jacket!

Tassen · 27/09/2022 18:42

My late Nan had a stole just like Queen Ingrid's they were born only a couple of years apart so it looks like that was the fashion for women in their late thirties & their forties in the 1950s.

Love the colour combo that Daisy is wearing in the picture with Sonja.
Sally Nugent on BBC Breakfast was in hot pink trousers & a dark purple top the other morning. Those colours go really well together & I'd wear those colours together so would Max!

I also think Wallis was cast as the scarlet woman/scapegoat re the Abdication. Yet it was really David who was the royal pain in the neck although Wallis not entirely blameless herself.

I always think it was very convenient for the government of the day that Wallis married David, as no one wanted a Nazi sympathiser on the throne.

It really wouldn't surprise me if files are released in the next 20/30 years admitting that Wallis was really a spy for the US/UK government but it all got a bit messy.

Btw I am a frequent poster but I've name changed.

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:48

I have a (faux) fur stole but have never had occasion to wear it. I bought it for my other life...the one where I live in an episode of Poirot, or better yet Downton Abbey!

NiqueNique · 27/09/2022 18:50

Yes @Tassen I think everyone was relieved when that problem took care of itself and you’re right, I suppose there could well be hidden depths to the story.

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Maireas · 27/09/2022 18:51

Evening, Tassen. You could be right, but I think Wallis was more likely an agent for Nazi Germany!

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chesterelly1 · 27/09/2022 19:04

DH's granny had 2 fur coats and several stoles (all real) we sold them on ebay, they were all bought by tv & theatre costumers. We watch things like Downton avidly trying to spot them. There was also a sporran that belonged to his grandad that was made from an otter. DD was appalled but didn't object when we went to Disneyland with the money.
We are getting a visit from Charles & Camilla next week (where we live that is they're not dropping in for a cuppa). It's confirming our city status that we got as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.