
December’s tiara-palooza continued today with a spectacular state banquet in the Netherlands, featuring Princess Amalia’s debut in diamonds that belonged to generations of her royal ancestors.
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December’s tiara-palooza continued today with a spectacular state banquet in the Netherlands, featuring Princess Amalia’s debut in diamonds that belonged to generations of her royal ancestors.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands dazzled in enormous diamonds last week in Suriname, but before she headed home, she gave us one more glittering gala jewelry moment, this time featuring gorgeous green emeralds.

There are two bejeweled state visits happening this week: the German state visit to Britain, which starts on Wednesday, and the Dutch state visit to Suriname, which began on Monday. Here’s a closer look at the jewels worn by Queen Máxima during the first day of Monday’s state visit program in Paramaribo.

Today in America, I’m celebrating Thanksgiving with my family—and I am beyond thankful for the bright, bold appearance Queen Máxima made in yellow on Tuesday!

The new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg have been calling on the heads of state of neighboring nations to introduce themselves, and last week they made a glittering visit to some familiar friends: the King and Queen of the Netherlands.