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Queen Sonja of Norway wears the bandeau base of the Maltese Cross Circlet for the American-Scandinavian Foundation Annual Gala Dinner in New York, October 2002; read more about this fascinating diadem here!
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As we roll into February, it’s time to focus on the month’s gorgeous birthstone: the amethyst. Today, we’re looking at the tiara and jewels from the Norwegian Amethyst Parure.
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Amongst those who attended today’s service were:Former Prime Minister Sir John Major, representing TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, also representing HRH The Prince of Wales
HRH Princess Alexandra
The Lord Luce, who gave the Address pic.twitter.com/0wA8Ajpc58
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