Overview
- Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange, wore the Mellerio Ruby Parure Tiara during a state banquet honoring Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on April 15, 2025.
- This marked her official debut in the tiara, a significant royal heirloom first created for Queen Emma in 1888 and worn by generations of Dutch queens.
- The event was part of a two-day diplomatic visit by the Omani Sultan, hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
- The 21-year-old princess paired the tiara with a gown by Safiyaa and the Order of the Renaissance of Oman, underscoring her emerging role in royal ceremonial duties.
- Queen Máxima and other members of the Dutch royal family also attended the banquet, showcasing additional historic tiaras from the royal collection.