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Royal Holiday in Mallorca

The King and Queen of Belgium and the King and Queen of Greece joined the Spanish Royal Family for a Holiday on the Spanish Royal Yacht ‘Fortuna’ in Mallorca on this day in 2000, 25 years ago.

King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium and King Constantine II, Queen Anne-Marie and Prince Philippos of Greece joined King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, with Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina for a photocall aboard the Spanish Royal Yacht ‘Fortuna‘ in Palma de Mallorca on this day in 2000, during their Holiday at the nearby Marivent Palace, the Spanish Royal Summer Residence.

 

Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara

Prussian Diamond Tiara

Spanish Floral Tiara

Mellerio Shell Tiara

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Pearl Tiara

Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara

Niarchos Ruby Parure

Joyas de Pasar

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Earrings

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Bracelets

Queen Frederica’s Ruby Pendant

Queen Sofia’s Wedding Necklace

Queen Sofia’s Emerald Suite

Queen Sofia’s Sapphire Suite

Queen Sofia’s Baguette Diamond Necklace

Queen Sofia’s Pearl Earrings

Queen Sofia’s Ruby Dove Parure

Queen Sofia’s Omani Diamond Suite

Queen Sofia’s Shell Pendant

Queen Sophia’s Star Sapphire Brooch

Queen Sofia’s Diamond Flower Brooch

Queen Sofia’s Montellano Earrings

Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Brooch

Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Bracelet

Queen Maria Christina’s Mellerio Pearl Necklace

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