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Nothing so adorns a woman of a certain age, short of a solid property portfolio, as a custom bag printed with photos of her grandchildren

What, you ask, is this stylish item at the entrance to the royal palace in Amsterdam, on which I have cast my eye?

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands! And once again she delights us with a chic look: yesterday, before the dinner for the diplomatic corps, the former Queen of the Netherlands appeared in a Chanel jacket (it can hardly be Mango, can it?) and carrying a bag printed with portraits of her granddaughters, Princesses Catharina-Amalia, Alexia and Ariane.

Love it, can't cope ❤️

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

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Nothing so adorns a woman of a certain age, short of a solid property portfolio, as a custom bag printed with photos of her grandchildren

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

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