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Real reason why Queen Mary wore $40k brooch in place of a tiara

Queen Mary did not wear a tiara at the Canberra state banquet, choosing a leaves brooch instead.
The outfit included a reworked Jesper Høvring gown Mary first wore in 2010, updated for sustainability.
Experts say the tiara absence was a deliberate choice tied to the host and occasion.
Mary's Australia tour features a blend of Danish and Australian brands to highlight ties between the nations.
The six-day tour began in Uluru and ends in Hobart, with Canberra hosting the state banquet.
The broader aim of the visit includes strengthening economic ties in sustainability and the green transition.
Mary’s blue-blood protocol is to coordinate outfits in advance with hosts for state events.
Mary previously wore a tiara on other state visits, but not on this Australian dinner.
Mary re-wore a mint gown from 2010, updating it with a lace overlay for the banquet.
The brooch is from Ole Lynggaard’s leaves collection and features 18-karat gold with pavé diamonds.

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