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Princess Amalia borrows 3 designer items from mother Queen Máxima’s wardrobe for King Harald’s funeral

Princess Amalia borrows 3 designer items from mother Queen Máxima’s wardrobe for King Harald’s funeral

Published by Daniella Wilson

The royals of the world gathered in Oslo on 9 September to pay their respects to the late King Harald of Norway – including members of the Dutch royal family.  Princess Catharina-Amalia Netherlands walked alongside her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, in the poignant procession, blending in with the mourners in head-to-toe black.  The 22-year-old royal dressed for the sombre occasion in a £785 midi dress by one of the Princess of Wales’ favourite designers, London-based label Roland Mouret. Amalia wore the luxury brand’s ‘Short Sleeve Twist Drape Midi Dress’, as identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram, which featured an asymmetrical neckline and a defined waist with a matching black belt.  © Getty ImagesKing Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands during the funeral of King Harald V of Norway The short-sleeved dress flared out from the hips in a trumpet silhouette and fell to above the ankles, showing off a pair of designer heels with a special family connection.  From mother to daughter Amalia complemented her formal attire on …

Princess Amalia borrows her mother Queen Maxima’s £1.2k leather designer handbag

Princess Amalia borrows her mother Queen Maxima’s £1.2k leather designer handbag

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands stepped out in Germany last night with an incredibly luxurious accessory from her mother Queen Maxima’s collection.  The young royal, 22, made a stylish appearance at the opening gala of the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen on Tuesday evening alongside royals including Queen Mary of Denmark and Zara Tindall. Amalia dressed in a gorgeous green striped summer dress for the special occasion, which was perfectly complemented with an emerald green leather bag with a gold metallic handle from high-end designer Elie Saab.  The royal carried the US$1,655 (approximately £1,220) ‘Petit Wave Bag’, which she borrowed from her mother’s wardrobe and was identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram. The royal style account reports that Queen Maxima also owns the same pair of green Gianvito Rossi heels her daughter wore out on Tuesday night.  © Getty ImagesPrincess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands borrowed her mother’s leather purse © WireImageThe young royal carried a luxury leather bag by Elie Saab Queen Maxima’s borrowed bag Queen Maxima has been pictured with the designer …

The Story Behind Queen Máxima’s Most Dazzling Tiara, With 33 Sapphires and Over 600 Diamonds

The Story Behind Queen Máxima’s Most Dazzling Tiara, With 33 Sapphires and Over 600 Diamonds

Published by Sam Flores

The tiara is composed of 33 sapphires from Ceylon (today Sri Lanka), of an intense blue, accompanied by more than 600 diamonds and presided over by a large central stone: a sapphire of more than forty carats, which would have been part of a previous jewel of the royal family. The result was a tiara of great height and presence, with floral motifs and mobile elements that allow the stones to vibrate slightly with movement, multiplying their brilliance. It was not a comfortable or discreet piece of jewelry, but neither was it intended to be. Like many royal jewels of the period, the ensemble was conceived to have versatility: some pieces could be disassembled and reused, adapting to different contexts and the needs of each queen. Throughout the 20th century, the tiara underwent a key technical modification. In 1928, it was revised by Van Kempen & Vos. It is believed that the original gold mount was replaced by platinum, a change that made it possible to lighten the weight of the piece without altering its …