RabbitRabbit
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I think for Prince William (the younger around now) they are perhaps slightly removed honorary auntie and uncle characters and he and Harry where just a bit younger than their children. This couple sound like they where easy to get on with over the years at KP for most people, so it's probably a friendly relationship.
Prince William (senior) and the then Prince Charles where very close friends apparently (some of Charles' friends such as Charles Palmer-Tompkinson where Williams also or firstly) and it's his sad departure that meant Birgitte was juggling a collection meant for a wider Gloucester family but people didn't know what was coming. He may be sympathetic.
It would be nice if some pieces could be saved and kept here or go intact to other reigning Royal familes that may use them. Maybe the Dutch, Luxembourgs, Norways (may be controversial to spend big as they have PR issues now) or Spanish? Don't think the Bishop of Andorra will need one but could be a brave look - we should have another Royal family in Europe in a place that it fits with the past (not South East europe imported royals) I think haha... but more seriously, I also don't know how much jewellery the Grimaldi have as Grace et al where sometimes loaned things by Haute Jewellers in Paris.
I agree the tiara that was meant for Richard's eventual wife is really a museum piece but others including the Honeysuckle look amazing, really special works in a world of Tiaras. It would be shame if chopping happened. If I was a squillionaire, I would offer to help should it be needed.
I have a thought though - just if some of the huge jewels from South Africa and India where sent back, which some people could just possibly be thinking about as a guesture to the Commonwealth (OK I have thought about this and I'm not William) - perhaps there would be some room for other pieces to be brought across the central Royal collection. Who knows.
Another possibility for buyers, Presidential collections. Does the First Lady of the US or France have a tiara to wear, would they be welcome? Or international museums?
Prince William (senior) and the then Prince Charles where very close friends apparently (some of Charles' friends such as Charles Palmer-Tompkinson where Williams also or firstly) and it's his sad departure that meant Birgitte was juggling a collection meant for a wider Gloucester family but people didn't know what was coming. He may be sympathetic.
It would be nice if some pieces could be saved and kept here or go intact to other reigning Royal familes that may use them. Maybe the Dutch, Luxembourgs, Norways (may be controversial to spend big as they have PR issues now) or Spanish? Don't think the Bishop of Andorra will need one but could be a brave look - we should have another Royal family in Europe in a place that it fits with the past (not South East europe imported royals) I think haha... but more seriously, I also don't know how much jewellery the Grimaldi have as Grace et al where sometimes loaned things by Haute Jewellers in Paris.
I agree the tiara that was meant for Richard's eventual wife is really a museum piece but others including the Honeysuckle look amazing, really special works in a world of Tiaras. It would be shame if chopping happened. If I was a squillionaire, I would offer to help should it be needed.
I have a thought though - just if some of the huge jewels from South Africa and India where sent back, which some people could just possibly be thinking about as a guesture to the Commonwealth (OK I have thought about this and I'm not William) - perhaps there would be some room for other pieces to be brought across the central Royal collection. Who knows.
Another possibility for buyers, Presidential collections. Does the First Lady of the US or France have a tiara to wear, would they be welcome? Or international museums?
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