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Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 7, 2020, 7:23 pm I recently published an article on Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara, HERE, to mark the 85th Anniversary of her Death, and while I didn't find out any information that wasn't previously known, I was quite curious about the Tiaras Princess Victoria wore at the Coronation of her brother-in-law King Haakon VII of Norway, in 1906 and at a Gala Performance during the British State Visit to Norway in 1908, which appears different in shape to the floral spray she wore in 1902 and 1905. I haven't seen any pictures of her at the 1911 Coronation or any other Gala event after the 1900s, and Given that we know nothing about the fate of Princess Victoria's jewels, only that her estate was divided between her nephew, King Olav V of Norway, and niece, Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk, while her country house went to the Duke of Kent, I wonder if these diamond floral hair clips and brooches worn by Queen Sonja of Norway could be elements from Princess Victoria's Tiara(s)? Or was the Tiara among the jewels inherited by Princess Maud which were sold at Auction after her death?

Re: Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara Posted by Eiriksn on December 8, 2020, 8:23 am, in reply to "Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara" How interesting, thank you for this information. If it is true that she left not just money, but also jewels to Maud and Olav, one can also speculate that some of queen Alexandra’s jewels that were later auctioned actually came via Victoria, not Louise. I recall reading in the book about Edward VII children (by John van der Kiste) that George V after Victoria’s death sent queen Maud Victoria’s tortoise dressing set in case. Writing back to her brother Maud thanked him, and asked if she could have a small brooch or something else to remind her of her sister. I guess the will was not known at that point. I think it’s also mentioned in that book that queen Mary “was busy rearranging queen Alexandra’s Faberge collection at Sandringham, sent back from Coppins after princess Victoria’s death. The Rundell tiara “was disposed of” by the princess, so I guess that means that it was not part of any inheritance. Although one can hope that it has just been gathering dust in a Norwegian vault for almost a century!

Queen Sonja’s diamond floral brooch Posted by Knightship on December 8, 2020, 7:42 pm, in reply to "Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara" I think Queen Sonja’s diamond floral brooch is a double clip, also worn as hair ornaments. Don’t know its provenance, but the centre stone (pearl?) in Princess Victoria’s floral tiara looks larger. Previous Message I recently published an article on Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara, HERE , to mark the 85th Anniversary of her Death, and while I didn't find out any information that wasn't previously known , I was quite curious about the Tiaras Princess Victoria wore at the Coronation of her brother-in-law King Haakon VII of Norway, in 1906 and at a Gala Performance during the British State Visit to Norway in 1908, which appears different in shape to the floral spray she wore in 1902 and 1905. I haven't seen any pictures of her at the 1911 Coronation or any other Gala event after the 1900s, and Given that we know nothing about the fate of Princess Victoria's jewels, only that her estate was divided between her nephew, King Olav V of Norway, and niece, Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk , while her country house went to the Duke of Kent, I wonder if these diamond floral hair clips and brooches worn by Queen Sonja of Norway could be elements from Princess Victoria's Tiara(s)? Or was the Tiara among the jewels inherited by Princess Maud which were sold at Auction after her death?

Re: Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara Posted by Mike on December 8, 2020, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara" Thankyou for this most interesting thread. The photks show unusual angles on the Sniwflake Tiara. Mike Previous Message I recently published an article on Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara, HERE , to mark the 85th Anniversary of her Death, and while I didn't find out any information that wasn't previously known , I was quite curious about the Tiaras Princess Victoria wore at the Coronation of her brother-in-law King Haakon VII of Norway, in 1906 and at a Gala Performance during the British State Visit to Norway in 1908, which appears different in shape to the floral spray she wore in 1902 and 1905. I haven't seen any pictures of her at the 1911 Coronation or any other Gala event after the 1900s, and Given that we know nothing about the fate of Princess Victoria's jewels, only that her estate was divided between her nephew, King Olav V of Norway, and niece, Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk , while her country house went to the Duke of Kent, I wonder if these diamond floral hair clips and brooches worn by Queen Sonja of Norway could be elements from Princess Victoria's Tiara(s)? Or was the Tiara among the jewels inherited by Princess Maud which were sold at Auction after her death?

Re: Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara Posted by Franck on December 10, 2020, 7:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara" From Fabergé : " Princess Victoria inherited several pieces from her mother, such as parasol handles, flowers and animals. As she did not marry, these were bequeathed to King George V after her death". Franck Previous Message Thankyou for this most interesting thread. The photks show unusual angles on the Sniwflake Tiara. Mike Previous Message I recently published an article on Princess Victoria’s Cartier Diamond Tiara, HERE , to mark the 85th Anniversary of her Death, and while I didn't find out any information that wasn't previously known , I was quite curious about the Tiaras Princess Victoria wore at the Coronation of her brother-in-law King Haakon VII of Norway, in 1906 and at a Gala Performance during the British State Visit to Norway in 1908, which appears different in shape to the floral spray she wore in 1902 and 1905. I haven't seen any pictures of her at the 1911 Coronation or any other Gala event after the 1900s, and Given that we know nothing about the fate of Princess Victoria's jewels, only that her estate was divided between her nephew, King Olav V of Norway, and niece, Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk , while her country house went to the Duke of Kent, I wonder if these diamond floral hair clips and brooches worn by Queen Sonja of Norway could be elements from Princess Victoria's Tiara(s)? Or was the Tiara among the jewels inherited by Princess Maud which were sold at Auction after her death?

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