Favorite Royal Gala Pictures (March 2010 Informal Poll)

[LadyK]

Welcome to the
March 2010 Informal POM poll
featuring
Royal Gala Pictures

The pictures in this poll show the informal side of royalty. It will close on 4 May 2010. During this time, we ask that NO ONE STATE WHOM THEY'VE VOTED FOR so as not to influence other members as they make their choices. After the poll closes, you can discuss as much as you'd like about which image you voted for and why.[/CENTER]
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This month, our Picture of the Month representatives had help in selecting their images with a small committee of their choosing. Below, you can see each royal house's representative (in bold) followed by their chosen committee members.

Belgium
stephanievl - LadyLeana, Marengo

Britain
Zonk -

Brunei/Malaysia/Morocco
Humera - Warren

Denmark
Princess Robijn - Jessrulz, Madame Royale

Greece
- Odette

Japan
Dragonsfire8 - Al_bina, kkgg101

Jordan
Humera - Little_star, salma

Luxembourg
Jessrulz - grim_lady, kyansaunt20

Monaco
Iceflower - radker18,

Norway
Her_Majesty - Maura724

Spain
Paty - Ladejesus, Mari_*

Sweden
Iceflower - HRH Kerry

The Netherlands
Princess Maxima - Marengo, Lucien

UAE
dazzling -

If you have any ideas or suggestions for future polls you can post them there or contact LadyK.

Please note that the links in the above poll have been posted in random order and do not reflect the opinions of the moderating team.

Enjoy and have fun!
LadyK

[LadyK]

A. Brunei
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Source: Infofoto

September 10, 2004 - Princess Sarah and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah at their wedding banquet.

B. Spain
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Source: Zimbio

The Prince of Asturias and his then fiance, Letizia Ortiz, arriving at the wedding ceremony of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson.


C. Dubai
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Source: IBL

March 28, 2009 - Princess Haya attends the Dubai World cup.


D. Belgium
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Source: Reuters

Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde during a gala dinner in China


E. Morocco
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Source: Corbis

September 20, 2002 - (L-R) Princesses Lalla Hasna, Lalla Asma, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Salma, Prince Moulay Rachid and King Muhammad VI attend the Marrakech International Film Festival.


F. Egypt
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Source: Flickr

1944 - King Farouk on his birthday with his wife Queen Farida.


G. Denmark
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Source: kongehuset.dk

An official picture of HM Queen Margrethe and HRH Prince Henrik, TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, and TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, taken in January 2010.


H. Iran
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Source: Flickr

Queen Farah wearing a magnificent emerald parure, ca.1960s


I. Norway
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Source: Scanpix

Official Portraits taken in 1970 show Crown Princess Sonja of Norway wearing the Queen Josephine Diamond Tiara.


J. Jordan
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Source: Hola

November 29, 2007 - Queen Rania arrives at the Bambi Awards ceremony in Dusseldorf. The Queen received an honorary Bambi at the event.


K. Sweden
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Source: Hola

Lady in pink - Crown Princess Victoria (and fiancé Daniel Westling) attending a friend's wedding in Stockholm, Sweden, August 29, 2009.


L. Malaysia
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Source: Infofoto

September 10, 2004 - Sultanah Kalsoom of Pahang attends a Royal banquet celebrating the wedding of the Crown Prince of Brunei.



M. Qatar
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Source: ANP

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (2nd L) greet Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar (R) and his wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned (2nd R), at Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, 22 June 2009, where a gala dinner was offered to the visitors



N. The Netherlands
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Copyright: Mario Testino

Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima at Noordeinde Palace, 2003.



O. Monaco
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Source: Bunte

Princess Caroline of Monaco attending the birthday gala for King Carl Gustaf of Sweden's 50th birthday on April 30, 1996 in Stockholm, Sweden.

[Her_Majesty]

2 more weeks to go. Don't forget to have a look at the official PoM, too.
March 2010 Official Picture of the Month

[Lumutqueen]

It was a very hard choice, all the royals look stunning.

[An Ard Ri]

A hard choice as there's so many wonderful photo's

[principessa]

I have found a mistake at the descriptions for the pictures: The picture of Denmark was not taken 2010, it was taken one year before, 2009.

But, the provided pictures are all great. The creator of this poll has done a great job.

I cannot decide for which picture I give my vote!

[Duchessmary]

Empress Farah looks stunning.

[ashelen]

Originally Posted by Duchessmary

Empress Farah looks stunning.

I agree with you, and too dificult to deside!evrybody looks marvellous!

[lwbohm]

empress farrah is stunning!

[Her_Majesty]

The Poll is closed! And the winners are:

1. The Netherlands
To Be Young and Royal 3/10 — Mario Testino

2. Spain and Norway
http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/W...u3Btx-JVwl.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/6yns0n.jpg

3. Denmark
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Thanks for your votes!

[dazzling]

Congratulations to the winners.
The Netherlands was indeed a winner. It was beautiful not only as the gala wear but as an overall.

[Lina RdC]

This time, I've voted for an "outsider" -the photo from Brunei. Crown princess Sarah's richly ornamented dress clearly appealed to me. Its floral design harmonized fantastically with the decoration you can see in the background!