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Royal Style: silk, stomachers, sapphires and plenty of sass

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Maireas · 06/12/2023 17:47

New thread!

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Maireas · 04/01/2024 18:57

Thanks, @Tablefor4 - she's certainly a very creative person.

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AllTangledUpInTitlesAndTiaras · 04/01/2024 19:01

@Tablefor4 it's been announced that after her abdication Daisy will continue to hold the title of Queen.

Tablefor4 · 04/01/2024 19:03

Thanks @AllTangledUpInTitlesAndTiaras - that seems right; Queen Emeritus! Never seemed quite right that Princess Beatrix of Holland got "demoted" after abdication

Maireas · 04/01/2024 19:04

Yes, it should be like the Pope or the President, you never lose the title.

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Lunde · 04/01/2024 20:05

justasking111 · 04/01/2024 11:12

I'd love to be a fly on the wall in Joachim's residence.

Well I'm not sure that Joachim is in any position to throw stones given his somewhat messy divorce from Alexandra

Anyway Joachim and Marie were at the big bling NYE bash - Marie wore blue lace, a diamond rose tiara and the elephant in silver, whereas Joachim looked a bit like a toy soldier

A possible show of family unity?

Royal Style: silk, stomachers, sapphires and plenty of sass
Royal Style: silk, stomachers, sapphires and plenty of sass
Maireas · 04/01/2024 20:13

Marie looks beautiful, very elegant.
True about the toy soldier look - I think it's the trousers, they don't match the uniform jacket.

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justasking111 · 04/01/2024 20:17

gluenotsoup · 04/01/2024 16:57

🤩Who would like to come to finishing school with me?? Sounds fab😆😆Switzerland too ..

Sent link to my DIL she wants to do the house cleaning course 😂😂

justasking111 · 04/01/2024 20:19

AllTangledUpInTitlesAndTiaras · 04/01/2024 19:01

@Tablefor4 it's been announced that after her abdication Daisy will continue to hold the title of Queen.

The queen mother kept her hand in for quite some time

Maireas · 04/01/2024 20:20

justasking111 · 04/01/2024 20:19

The queen mother kept her hand in for quite some time

50 years!

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CliffsofMohair · 04/01/2024 21:24

I think our next thread title needs to be about Sauntering Freds and Coronation Threads

Lunde · 04/01/2024 22:04

Maireas · 04/01/2024 20:13

Marie looks beautiful, very elegant.
True about the toy soldier look - I think it's the trousers, they don't match the uniform jacket.

Yes - I really dislike this look. Prince Albert of Monaco also wears the mismatched uniform. It always looks a bit like a US high school marching band.

MotherofPearl · 04/01/2024 23:40

CliffsofMohair · 04/01/2024 21:24

I think our next thread title needs to be about Sauntering Freds and Coronation Threads

Brilliant! And no woman left behind, remember?

Jellycats4life · 04/01/2024 23:57

I have learned so much about the Danish royals over the last few pages of this thread! Fascinating.

Also the finishing school stuff - truly a different world! 😄

Lunde · 05/01/2024 00:15

Saw this blog post that attempts to identify and price new additions to royal wardrobes each year.

Charlene is way out in front with identified purchases of £321,000 (371,000 euros)

A little surprised to see Eugenie in 2nd place with £170,000 (196,000 euros) as I didn't think she had that sort of money - or does she borrow stuff?

https://ufonomore.com/blog/how-much-is-it-all-worth-2023

How Much is it All Worth?! 2023 — UFO No More

An in-depth look at the retail costs of new clothing worn by 19 royals in 2023.

https://ufonomore.com/blog/how-much-is-it-all-worth-2023

MrsLeonFarrell · 05/01/2024 08:24

Lunde · 05/01/2024 00:15

Saw this blog post that attempts to identify and price new additions to royal wardrobes each year.

Charlene is way out in front with identified purchases of £321,000 (371,000 euros)

A little surprised to see Eugenie in 2nd place with £170,000 (196,000 euros) as I didn't think she had that sort of money - or does she borrow stuff?

https://ufonomore.com/blog/how-much-is-it-all-worth-2023

That's fascinating. I can understand why Beatrice is quite high because since her marriage she probably has more money and definitely has a better stylist. Catherine too probably had more money and is responding to a changed status. Eugenie and Meghan though seem to be spending rather a lot.

justasking111 · 05/01/2024 08:53

Eugenie had maternity wear to buy. BUT I'm a bit baffled because she buys a lot of middle of the road American clothing as does Sarah. Those pieces come in at under $1000.

Maireas · 05/01/2024 09:19

It's Eugenie's second pregnancy, I'm sure she had clothes from the first one. Plus, she doesn't do engagements. I know Beatrice doesn't officially either, but she's photographed a lot and seems to be a "socialite" as they say. At a lot of events.

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MotherofPearl · 05/01/2024 09:23

AFAIK the Monegasque RF is one of the wealthiest in Europe so I doubt Charlene's clothes bill is an issue there.

I note that Princess Anne isn't even on the chart. Grin

Maireas · 05/01/2024 09:32

Princess Anne isn't even on the chart
Some of her clothes were probably bought pre decimalisation.

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Choux · 05/01/2024 11:27

As Eugenie is not given money from the public purse and undertakes no official engagements I imagines he is entirely free to accept gifts, loans or cut price clothing rental offers.

That data is tallied up by looking at what she has worn but no one has the receipts to prove she paid that amount for the clothes. I imagine she is getting freebies left, right and centre. Clothes and shoes, free dinners in restaurants as long as she is papped outside in her freebie outfits etc

Lunde · 05/01/2024 12:44

Maireas · 05/01/2024 09:32

Princess Anne isn't even on the chart
Some of her clothes were probably bought pre decimalisation.

Princess Anne's clothes are literally priceless 😂

justasking111 · 05/01/2024 13:29

Choux · 05/01/2024 11:27

As Eugenie is not given money from the public purse and undertakes no official engagements I imagines he is entirely free to accept gifts, loans or cut price clothing rental offers.

That data is tallied up by looking at what she has worn but no one has the receipts to prove she paid that amount for the clothes. I imagine she is getting freebies left, right and centre. Clothes and shoes, free dinners in restaurants as long as she is papped outside in her freebie outfits etc

True. I imagine Meghan does the same. Nothing wrong with that. They've advertised the product

hopeishere · 05/01/2024 14:14

I think that tally also includes jewellery they borrowed for the coronation.

Tablefor4 · 05/01/2024 17:36

My uncharitable thought was that the paper got the sisters muddled up.

And definitely, Meghan and the Yorks are getting loaned clothing/freebies etc, and fair enough for them.