HSH Prince Franz Josef II (1906-1989) and HSH Princess Gina (1921-1989)

[HRH Kerry]

Originally Posted by BurberryBrit

I wonder if anyone ever wears that beautiful fringe tiara

I've only seen pics of the Kinsky and Sophies ugly (IMO) Bayern flower tiara.

I don't think I've ever seen it on any of the present day princessess. I know that they're pretty low key but that doesn't mean they don't have to have that wow factor. It would be nice to see a little glamour in the princely house. I'm not saying "over-the-top-everybody-look-at-me" but simple elegance.

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by kerry

I don't think I've ever seen it on any of the present day princessess. I know that they're pretty low key but that doesn't mean they don't have to have that wow factor. It would be nice to see a little glamour in the princely house. I'm not saying "over-the-top-everybody-look-at-me" but simple elegance.

I agree, it would be nice to see some glamour. Princess Gina seemed to be very glamorous and starlet-like (from the few pics I've seen of her). I'd love to see Marie or Sophie wear that tiara! Hopefully, there will be a ball in Liechtenstein again. Though I can't imagine why they'd have one since:
1. they didn't have any big spectacle for their OWN 200th anniversary! )
2. the heir is already married
3. all the other kids are married
4. nothing seems to be going on in Liechtenstein to celebrate with a ball

Oh well, I can hope.

[HRH Kerry]

Prince Wenzel mysteriously died 28 Feb 1991. You can find his thread here.

[BurberryBrit]

I did a bit more searching: There was another Kinsky-Liechtenstein marriage in which Franziska de Paula Kinsky (1813-1881) married the Furst of Liechtenstein, Alois II (1796-1858). Alois II is Franz Josef II's grandfather.

[MAfan]

http://www.theroyalforums.com/12428-...liechtenstein/
From TRF blog, in memory of Princess Gina on her 20th death anniversary.