EIIR
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I think the austerity argument is valid. The BRF do not want to be seen to be flaunting their inherited wealth at a time like this, which is very tough in the UK. Where the jewels came from is irrelevant really, in fact the idea of having at your disposal millions of pounds' worth of jewellery that you did nothing to earn yourself would probably go down even worse than wearing something you bought personally.
I just get the feeling, too, that the British royal ladies just can't be bothered with all the hassle of picking jewellery, having the Queen sign off on it, matching it to outfits, transporting it on numerous flights with all the risks that go with it, then getting your tiara hair figured out, which is just too much of a faff whilst on an overseas tour in a challenging climate without a dresser to help you. I can see why she'd go for some simpler, more straightforward pieces tbh.
I just get the feeling, too, that the British royal ladies just can't be bothered with all the hassle of picking jewellery, having the Queen sign off on it, matching it to outfits, transporting it on numerous flights with all the risks that go with it, then getting your tiara hair figured out, which is just too much of a faff whilst on an overseas tour in a challenging climate without a dresser to help you. I can see why she'd go for some simpler, more straightforward pieces tbh.