Pre-Inauguration Dinner at the Rijksmuseum: April 29, 2013

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by lucien

OK then,here we go...The Tables at the Rijksmuseum tonight!

http://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=1520256

Splendid Lucien,it looks simply majestic!

[ChiaraC]

Originally Posted by Charlotte_Aster

ChiraC, a japanese lady, who is supposedly an expert told NOS that CP Masako just cannot adjust to the royal protocol, and she didn't sound nice. Some North Korean newsanchors would have sounded nice in comparison...

I do not have a hard time believing it... *sigh*

Who is NOS?

[Charlotte_Aster]

NOS=Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation)

[Lee-Z]

Originally Posted by ChiaraC

I do not have a hard time believing it... *sigh*

Who is NOS?

NOS is the dutch public tv station, the BBC of the Netherlands if you like..

[kathia_sophia]

I love the dinner pics, Camilla was chatting nonstop to Naruhito, Royals with a more important rank sat besides WA and Maxima (Lalla Salma and Albert). Really love, love those pictures. They all seemed so happy.
About Naruhito faking smile, he's not faking it. I think for the very first place, Masako was not supposed to attend this dinner because of the long flight. All we knew was that it was announced she will attend the investiture, not this dinner. Of course I was sad, since I expected to much, but she came to The Netherlands and will attend tomorow, so I'm really happy anyways.

Can someone tell me what are the dresscode for tomorow? Will the ladies wear long dresses and hats?

[cristine]

Originally Posted by Charlotte_Aster

ChiraC, a japanese lady, who is supposedly an expert told NOS that CP Masako just cannot adjust to the royal protocol, and she didn't sound nice. Some North Korean newsanchors would have sounded nice in comparison...

But are they criticizing Masako? And sorry if I'm off topic, but exactly what she has? Depression or something even worse, like panic disorder?

[Charlotte_Aster]

It's the Prinsjesdag dress code, I guess.

[kathia_sophia]

^so its long dresses and hats after all. Thank you.

Originally Posted by cristine

But are they criticizing Masako? And sorry if I'm off topic, but exactly what she has? Depression or something even worse, like panic disorder?

She has had depression over the years because of harsh pression.

[burnt]

Love the dinner table, simple yet elegant.

[Lee-Z]

Originally Posted by burnt

Love the dinner table, simple yet elegant.

.. i also like that they have the dinner next to the famous Nightwatch painting :-) you can't get much better entourage :-)

[ChiaraC]

Originally Posted by kathia_sophia

About Naruhito faking smile, he's not faking it.

Are you watching tv?
I very much hope you are right, I was judging just from the few pics I saw - Naruhito is very good at faking smiles. But I would have to see more coverage to be sure. If he should actually be cheerful, that would give me some hope because he, of course, knows best what the consequences could be.

Originally Posted by kathia_sophia

I think for the very first place, Masako was not supposed to attend this dinner because of the long flight. All we knew was that it was announced she will attend the investiture, not this dinner.

Unfortunately, she definitely was scheduled to attend the banquet, that is certain. (Source) Regarding the rest, see above.
(Maybe Naruhito thinks that they will be criticized no matter what, so it does not make that much of a difference anyway. Let´s hope it...)

Originally Posted by cristine

But are they criticizing Masako? And sorry if I'm off topic, but exactly what she has? Depression or something even worse, like panic disorder?

Officially, she has got "adjustment disorder", which is sort of a culture shock that mostly children experience when they come to live in another country. But by definition this condition does not last any longer than 6 months, so this is of course complete nonsense. Whatever Masako suffers from, it cannot possibly be "adjustment disorder".

Just like Kathia Sophia said, most watchers suppose that it must be some sort of depression she is suffering from. What is certainly characteristic for her condition is that there are very sudden ups and downs. When she is well, she can be very well, but this can change all of a sudden, and then again she is very bad again.
And just like Kathia Sophia also said, all this is due to the enormous pressure she is living under. Before her marriage, she was a very cheerful, serene, outgoing, vigorous woman.

Edit: Ouups, sorry for double posting! I thought there should have been many new posts in the meantime...

[MissByrd]

Are any of the VanVollenhoven cousins at the dinner? I thought I had seen their names on the guest list.
The Queen, Willem and Maxima look wonderful and happy! I love being able to see "history in the making".
I love Crown Princess Mary's dress. She is so beautiful. And, Mathilde...gorgeous. Mette-Marit....looks like the blonde, beautiful Norwegian that she is...but, I do think the dress looks like an old-fashioned nightgown for a cold night. Stephanie is adorable. But, I think the dress looks a little old for her. Perhaps, she just has a childlike look in her delicately-featured face...which causes that contrast?
Anyway, all the dresses and jewels are delightful to see and a wonderful relief from what we see in the rest of the news. I am grateful that these Monarchies still exist. :)

[cristine]

Originally Posted by ChiaraC

Officially, she has got "adjustment disorder", which is sort of a culture shock that mostly children experience when they come to live in another country. But by definition this condition does not last any longer than 6 months, so this is of course complete nonsense. Whatever Masako suffers from, it cannot possibly be "adjustment disorder".

Just like Kathia Sophia said, most watchers suppose that it must be some sort of depression she is suffering from. What is certainly characteristic for her condition is that there are very sudden ups and downs. When she is well, she can be very well, but this can change all of a sudden, and then again she is very bad again.
And just like Kathia Sophia also said, all this is due to the enormous pressure she is living under. Before her marriage, she was a very cheerful, serene, outgoing, vigorous woman.

Edit: Ouups, sorry for double posting! I thought there should have been many new posts in the meantime...

Thanks for all the answers. I have read before that she had/has depression and that she couldn't manage the royal life, but reading the posts today I thought she could have another disease.

[polyesco]

picture of Stephanie at the dinner

you can see CP Frederik and Mary chatting with Felipe and Letizia in the background
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/410/3584968.jpg

[Dman]

I'm already imagining Charles's future Official Coronation Banquet.

[MissByrd]

Originally Posted by polyesco

picture of Stephanie at the dinner

you can see CP Frederik and Mary chatting with Felipe and Letizia in the background
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/410/3584968.jpg

And, I always wonder which language the royals are using to do their chatting. :)

[kathia_sophia]

Is it me or Maxima's tiara is bigger than usual? Does it have a base?

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

someone see Sheikha Mozah?

[Dman]

Originally Posted by MissByrd

And, I always wonder which language the royals are using to do their chatting. :)

Yeah, I think their conversations are in English.

[burnt]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/a6eff104d...jme9o1_250.png

I just saw what Princess Mathilde is wearing,she's so serene and always so elegant.I love the cut of her gown!

Also,can't get over how Princess Mary has such great posture..her skin is always glowing. :http://royalwatcher.tumblr.com/tagged/inauguration-2013

Originally Posted by kathia_sophia

Is it me or Maxima's tiara is bigger than usual? Does it have a base?

Yes,the diamonds are perched on a base.