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The Windsors / Re: Current Perception of the Windsors and the Future of the Monarchy

« on: September 22, 2006, 08:09:32 PM »

I agree grandduchessella. There are many emotive views within the membership of our forum (all valid), but lets try to keep on topic for the sake of this thread and its interesting content.

R.I.

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The Windsors / Re: Windsor Jewels Part 4

« on: September 19, 2006, 06:14:25 PM »

Came upon this website and I'd thought I'd post the link for any of you who wish to buy their own copy of the State Diadem, Vladimir Tiara etc. Enjoy...

R.I.

http://www.stagejewellery.com/crowns1.htm

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The Windsors / Re: Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Part V

« on: September 07, 2006, 03:24:22 PM »

Thanks for those Royal Netherlands, some real treats from you as usual. I don't think it matters if you do post pictures that have been posted before, you never know when we may lose previous threads

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The Windsors / Re: Windsor Jewels Part 4

« on: August 27, 2006, 09:04:15 PM »

Love the new adaptations to the Vladimir Tiara, particularly the Diamond, Aquamarine and Amythest variations. Maybe we should e-mail Her Majesty and suggest it as something to mark the Diamond Jubilee? I'm sure there are boxes of suitable lose stones gathering dust in the vaults.

I also wonder what the Queen would like wearing Queen Victoria's small diamond Crown? I believe the last one to have worn it was Queen Alexander.

R.I.

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The Windsors / Re: King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson (Duke and Duchess of Windsor)

« on: August 21, 2006, 09:01:44 PM »

The Duke must have been aware of the fact that his commitment to the Duchess wasn't returned by her though. Ribbentroff and Donahue were just 2 examples, and he was certainly aware of Donahue, as that triangle lasted four years. So I wonder if it was a case that his love for her was blind and he accepted her terms for the relationship, or whether he resigned himself to his life with Wallis to avoid any further embarrasment.

R.I.

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The Windsors / Re: King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson (Duke and Duchess of Windsor)

« on: August 21, 2006, 09:51:00 AM »

I wonder if the Duke ever regretted his decision to marry, or if he remained completely besotted with Wallis until the end?

R.I.

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Forum Announcements / Re: Recent crash of software

« on: July 30, 2006, 05:57:08 PM »

Now I understand why my previous profile disappeared!

Mine too!!! Now I have to start again !!!