Funeral of Prince Bernhard: December 11, 2004

[Gabriella]

I could be wrong, but I think that is Carlos sitting next to Maurits and Marilene. I think that Jaime has darker hair

[The Watcher]

Originally Posted by Gabriella

I could be wrong, but I think that is Carlos sitting next to Maurits and Marilene. I think that Jaime has darker hair

Yes, it is Carlos. Jaime has darker hair.

[pdas1201]

Some pics from SEEGERPRESS...

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and more..

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last batch...

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by The Watcher

Yes, it is Carlos. Jaime has darker hair.

Thanks for the correction Gabriella and The Watcher; I am not too familiar with the children of Irene and Christina.

Some more pictures, courtesy of Yahoo News photos.

[pdas1201]

pics from Fotomarktplatz...

Hopefully, not double posting...do let me know if otherwise..

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some more...

[Alexandria]

Thanks for all the pictures pdas1201.

I know that military uniforms were worn by all the men who have performed some service in their respective countries. I noticed Juan Carlos, Harald, Carl Gustav, Albert and Henri in their uniforms.

But why weren't Constantine and Hans Adams in military uniforms, too? I'm not sure about Hans Adam but I thought Constantine had served time in the Greek military.

[pdas1201]

and the last set..

[pdas1201]

Originally Posted by Alexandria

Thanks for all the pictures pdas1201.

I know that military uniforms were worn by all the men who have performed some service in their respective countries. I noticed Juan Carlos, Harald, Carl Gustav, Albert and Henri in their uniforms.

But why weren't Constantine and Hans Adams in military uniforms, too? I'm not sure about Hans Adam but I thought Constantine had served time in the Greek military.

Not sure about the answer, but I noticed when you said Juan Carlos, Harald, Carl Gustav, Albert and Henri--they are all from reigning houses of Europe. Infact, they are the ones currently reigning.

Whereas, Constantine is non-reigning royal house and Hans Adam has passed the ropes onto his son.

Silly answer I know, but that's what I could think of. Maybe someone on this board has the right answer..

[pdas1201]

Pics of Guests..

[sara1981]

nice pictures its really sad for Queen Beatrix

Sara Boyce

[Anna_R]

The King and Queen at Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands's Funeral

[suturegeisha]

What a sad day......

On a fashion note- I really like Mabel, but darn, is that an ugly and garish hat.
And Laurentien's shoes are more appropriate for a dominatrix than a princess at her grandfather-in-law's funeral.

Anyway. Sad pictures.
Lollies!
-Kara-

[susan alicia]

Originally Posted by suturegeisha

What a sad day......

On a fashion note- I really like Mabel, but darn, is that an ugly and garish hat.
And Laurentien's shoes are more appropriate for a dominatrix than a princess at her grandfather-in-law's funeral.

Anyway. Sad pictures.
Lollies!
-Kara-

yes, and there is not a picture of the heels, really high and spikey &

for the length(or rather the shortness) of her clothes,
the height of her heels and
the occasion:
her stockings are too shear, a bit higher denier would have been more modest.

Maybe she can get some advice from trinny and susannah from "what not to wear" because she is totally clueless about clothes.

On an other note, noticed that irene walks like an angel, it is not only how she carries her upper body, it is specifically the way she puts her feet down. a great ability to have because it stays with you for ever and makes you look beautiful no matter what your age is.
Maxima walks good too, on the red carpet, but at the end of the funeral when she and willem alexander bowed to the flag, she stood with her toes inward and her heels outward (like a shy insecure little girl). By now she must have mastered these things.

&
thought the funeral on the whole was beautiful

[susan alicia]

Originally Posted by Alexandria

I think you are right that the order of royal guests goes by who has been ruling longest. Sometimes this protocol is broken however to factor in personal friendships or relationships.

I believe that it was for Queen Beatrix's 60th birthday some years back that this protocol was broken by have the Spanish King and Queen before longer ruling Kings and Queens such as Queen Margrethe because of the personal friendship between Beatrix, Juan Carlos and Sofia.

Thank you to everyone who provided information and pictures of this impressive though sad occasion.

The emotions of this day and this loss were evident by all the family members present. I was so touched by the images of all the grandsons lighting candles, the names of the Prince's daughters on the ribbons on the funeral wreath and a picture of Willem wiping a tear away with maxima holding one of his gloved hands.

The entire family organized an impressive and such a dignified final farewell for Prince Bernhard that was full of personal touches, from the panda, the touches of purple along with the white, Christina singing, the grandsons each playing their own role, the nod to the Prince's military background, it was both personal and grand at the same time.

Someone asked about Mabel, here is a picture of her and Johan Friso as well as one of Jaime de Bourbon (I think), with Maurits and Marilene.

Source: ANP

most important people come in last: everyone is waiting for them.

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Margarita looked so beautiful, better than during her marriage. Laurentien was elegant as well.

I do wonder how dignified it is going to a funeral in a stetson-like hat?

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Oh,yes so sad Queen Beatrix,i hope she can get over her father loss.

[Sancia]

In my opinion Maxima's outfit and hat looked a little "cow-boy".