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  • Rare 200-Year-old Tiara resurfaces: Queen Mary dazzles at Finnish state banquet

    03/11/2025 1:52:57 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 36 replies
    Euroweekly News ^ | 10 Mar 2025 | Farah Mokrani
    A remarkable piece of royal history has stepped out of the shadows, as Queen Mary of Denmark wore a 200-year-old tiara adorned with ancient stones for the very first time during a state banquet in Finland. The headpiece, originally owned by Queen Caroline Amalie, had been hidden away for over 140 years, making its debut a genuine showstopper at the glittering event hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Historic Cameo gemstones: Rare treasures from Pompeii resurface The Danish royal family revealed that the 11 gemstones on the slim gold band were collected by King Christian VIII himself, who ventured to...