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State Visit from the President of Mexico: March 30-April 2, 2009
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Thank you for the pics Lucien.
Has there ever been a state visit from mexico before?
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03-30-2009, 04:48 PM
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Thank you for the pics Lucien.
Has there ever been a state visit from mexico before?
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Royal Collection - Mexican State Visit
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Wow, what a tiara on HM! Anyone have any idea which one it is? Looks like aquamarines -- that center stone is a stunner!
...and now I'll answer my own question. :) It's an aquamarine and diamond tiara made by Garrards in 1957. The center stone was originally a part of a necklace given to The Queen by the President and people of Brazil (so it seems it's sometimes called the "Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara"). Here's a link from the Royal Collection.
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Does anybody know if Charles & Camilla were present?
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Wow, what a tiara on HM! Anyone have any idea which one it is? Looks like aquamarines -- that center stone is a stunner!
...and now I'll answer my own question. :) It's an aquamarine and diamond tiara made by Garrards in 1957. The center stone was originally a part of a necklace given to The Queen by the President and people of Brazil (so it seems it's sometimes called the "Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara"). Here's a link from the Royal Collection. |
You are correct Ella Kay! I do find this design rather unfortunate, the big center stone of the tiara just ruins the entire look. The base of the tiara is actually nice, the half circles aren't al that bad but it seems they just had one big aquamarine left, didn't know what to do with it and though, let's place it in the center.
If they would alter the piece so that the top only has the half circles and use the big aquamarine as a brooch I think it would look much better.
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Any ideas about the programme btw, or doesn;t the British Royal website release that?
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According to the Court Circular, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were the only Royals present.
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I believe the duchess of Cornwall was ill?
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Well, all the best to her!
It seems the duchess of Gloucester was 'replacing' the duchess fo Cornwall as she was seated next to the president. The duchess was wearing her Indian tiara that was inherited from princess Marie-Louise by the princess Alice, Dss of Gloucester.
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Well, I can't say I'm all too happy about the Duchess of Cornwall missing the banquet because I so enjoy her tiara events. When is the next one?
However, it is always nice to see the Duchess of Gloucester and her very nice collection of jewels. She is a lovely lady indeed~!
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Thank you,
What a beautiful tiara and her majesty, the first lady?? has a very interesting dress.
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Mexican President Felipe Calderon sits with Prince Andrew, Duke of York
during a question and answer session at a UK-Mexico Business Seminar
on March 31, 2009 in London, England
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Here is the link to the speech made by Her Majesty The Queen at the State Banquet
State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, Mexican State Visit, 30 March 2009
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Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Mayoress Lin Luder, President of
the United Mexican States Felipe Calderon, Lord Mayor of the City of
London Ian Luder, Senora Margarita Zavala and Prince Richard, Duke
of Gloucester pose for a photo before the State Banquet at Guildhall on
March 31, 2009 in London, England.
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