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Cosmopolitan
21-05-2025
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A guide to 24 of the Royal Family's priceless tiaras – from 1,333 diamonds in one design to 93 carat emeralds
There's nothing quite like a tiara to signify a princess. Sure, ball gowns and glass slippers are also crucial style elements to looking like royalty, but only a select few members of the British monarchy (think Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Catherine, Princess of Wales, AKA Kate Middleton) have been lucky enough to wear some of the diamond-encrusted crowns from the Royal family's vault. And there are a few from them, to the point where some of these bejewelled headpieces have only been worn a few times. So, here's a comprehensive list of the most priceless tiaras in the family's vast collection, their origin stories, and who gets to wear them. Otherwise known as the glittery diamond tiara that Kate Middleton chose to wear during her wedding to Prince William in 2011. This piece was originally commissioned by King George VI for The Queen Mother in 1936, and was made by Cartier (ooookay, fancy). Per Tatler, The Queen Mother ended up giving the tiara to Queen Elizabeth II as an 18th birthday present in 1944 (can confirm this is not a universal British tradition, unfortunately for me). While the late monarch never wore it publicly, her sister Princess Margaret stepped out in it at least once: The tiara is made up of 739 brilliant-cut diamonds and 149 baguette diamonds and is reportedly worth £1 million. This tiara is most closely associated with Princess Diana, but it was originally made for Queen Mary in 1914 by official royal jewellers, Garrard. It was modelled on a similar tiara owned by her grandmother, Princess Augusta of Hesse, Duchess of Cambridge and features interlocking diamond circles with large drop pearls. Queen Elizabeth II inherited the pearl-festooned headpiece from her grandmother, before Princess Diana started taking it out for the occasional spin. The Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara is now a personal favourite of Kate Middleton's. This is another of Kate Middleton's favourite tiaras, and was made from a necklace that The Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth II's mother) received in 1923 from her husband, George VI, hence its alternative moniker, 'The Queen Mother's Papyrus Tiara.' Per Garrard, who were again trusted to create this design inspired by Egyptian iconography and featuring floral motifs framed by diamond arches and accented with lustrous white pearls. Princess Margaret received the tiara from her mother in 1959 and went on to wear it frequently from the 1960s all the way through to the early 1990s. She loaned it to her daughter-in-law Serena Stanhope for her wedding to the Princess' son. It then went back into the royal collection and wasn't seen again until Kate attended her first State Banquet in 2015, choosing to wear the tiara for the occasion. It was added into her personal tiara rotation with the Princess of Wales opting to wear the design again in December 2022 to host a diplomatic reception at the palace: According to the Royal Collection Trust, this diadem was made for George IV to use at his coronation in 1820. It was then inherited by Queen Victoria in 1837, 'who was frequently painted and photographed wearing it, including on several early postage stamps such as the Penny Black.' Passed down to subsequent queens regnant and consorts since, Queen Elizabeth II wore it on the day of her Coronation and literally countless times throughout her reign. Queen Camilla dusted it off to wear to her husband King Charles' coronation in 2023: Set with 1,333 brilliant-cut diamonds along with a pale yellow stone in the front cross, the base of the tiara consists of two rows of pearls on either side of a row of diamonds forming a narrow band. Above this, diamonds are set in the form of a rose, a thistle and two shamrocks – the national emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland – in between four crosses. This lovely tiara was given to The Queen Mother as a wedding gift from her father when she married future King George VI in 1923. She wore it low down on her forehead in true 1920s fashion, a style I think we can all agree should be brought back. The tiara was passed through the royal family and was most recently worn by Kate Middleton, firmly atop her head: Designed to look like a garland of wild roses, it features a briolette diamond at the centre, with four surrounding diamond flower brooches. This is the gorgeous and surprisingly modern tiara that Meghan Markle wore during her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Per the Royal Collection Trust, the tiara was made in 1932 for Queen Mary and was designed around a detachable centre brooch which dates to 1893 – a gift to Mary on her wedding day. The tiara was passed on to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, who lent it to Duchess Meghan. Set with large and small brilliant pavé diamonds, the detachable brooch alone features ten brilliant diamonds. Princess Eugenie wore this unusual tiara on her wedding day, lent to her by her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Per the royal family's official website, the tiara was made in 1919 by Boucheron for Dame Margaret Greville, a friend of Queen Mary's. It was later given to The Queen Mother in 1942, before being passed down to Queen Elizabeth II. It is instantly recognisable by its central 93.70-carat emerald, with six additional emeralds featuring along the band either side. Another notable piece from Dame Margaret's collection, also made by Boucheron. This tiara features a distinctive geometric honeycomb pattern. The tiara ended up being one of The Queen Mother's favourites and most-worn, and has since become a go-to for Queen Camilla. Queen Elizabeth II reportedly commissioned the Burmese Ruby Tiara for herself in the 1970s. It was made from another dismantled tiara by royal jeweller Garrard, using rubies from Burma. The tiara was a favourite of Her Majesty and has also been worn by Queen Camilla. Garrard created this piece for Queen Mary over a century ago, featuring 47 tapering bars of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, alternating with 46 smaller spikes of lozenge-set diamonds. It was famously worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day. The moment was so iconic that Princess Anne also opted to wear the tiara on her wedding day... As did Princess Beatrice: Per the Royal Collection Trust, this tiara was made for Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia and was sold by her daughter to Queen Mary in 1921, a year after the Grand Duchess' death. It was eventually passed on to Queen Elizabeth II. Tatler reports that the Grand Duchess was the last Romanov to escape Russia following the assassination of Tsar Nicholas II. Dubbed the 'grandest of Grand Duchesses,' a number of her jewels were smuggled out of the country by British antiques and art dealer, Albert Stopford, who was also a friend of the family. The tiara was one of the 224 jewels he was able to retrieve from the Duchess's safe in the Palace and take to England. While the original tiara featured pearl drops, Queen Mary had royal jewellers Garrard alter the design to make it possible to swap the pearls for 15 of her own emeralds. It was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II, who frequently wore it with pearls, emeralds, and without any additional adornments. Princess Diana and Queen Camilla have both also reportedly worn the Vladimir tiara. This tiara was created by Garrard in 1893 as a wedding gift to Queen Mary from the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland. Originally topped with nine large pearl finials, Queen Mary had these replaced with diamond collets for an entirely diamond scroll and festoon design. She also had the bandeau removed from the base, preferring to wear this as a separate headband instead. In 1947, Queen Mary gifted the tiara to her granddaughter, the then Princess Elizabeth, as a wedding present. It went on to become one of the late Queen's favourites, with Elizabeth II wearing it for her first official royal portraits. The tiara has also been worn by Queen Camilla: Per Garrard, this tiara was given to Queen Alexandra back when she was Princess of Wales, and was a gift from the 'Ladies of Society' for her 25th wedding anniversary in 1888. It was inspired by a tiara that was owned by Alexandra's sister, Empress Maria Feodorovna. The piece was passed to her daughter-in-law Queen Mary, who wore it for her official birthday portrait: And then to Queen Elizabeth II: The tiara is made of 61 platinum bars, each graduated in size and set with diamonds. Featuring more than 400 diamonds in total, with the two largest measuring 3.25 carats each, the design can be worn as a tiara or a necklace. Princess Anne inherited this tiara from her father, Prince Philip's side of the family, per Tatler. It has a Greek-inspired pattern and belonged to Anne's grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who got it as a wedding gift. This one was also worn by Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Phillips, when she married Mike Tindall. Another favourite of Princess Anne's, this colourful tiara originally belonged to The Queen Mother, believed to be an anniversary gift from King George VI. Made by Cartier, the platinum design features diamond pinecone-inspired elements interspersed with large aquamarine stones. This tiara was reportedly gifted to Anne by her grandmother as a wedding present when she married Captain Mark Phillips. The Princess Royal made a few adjustments to the design, including repurposing the large central diamond and aquamarine arrangement into a brooch and moving one of the aquamarine stones from the side into its place. Gerrard describes this as one of 'the most important Victorian-era jewels in the Royal Collection,' not to mention one of the oldest pieces made by the jewellery house. This tiara was created for Queen Victoria as a gift from Prince Albert in 1853, and set with 2,600 diamonds. The piece also originally included opals, but after Queen Victoria's death, her daughter-in-law and next in line to the throne, Queen Alexandra, had the stones replaced with rubies, believing opals to be bad luck. The tiara was never photographed on Queen Alexandra or her successor, Queen Mary. The next royal to inherit the piece was The Queen Mother, who wore it throughout her husband's reign: It eventually went to Queen Elizabeth II, who wore it just once in Malta: Queen Elizabeth II reportedly commissioned this tiara to go with a sapphire necklace and matching earrings given to her by her father as a wedding present in 1947. After wearing the jewellery set repeatedly with various different tiaras, the monarch decided she needed a matching headpiece. The tiara was made in 1963 from a nineteenth-century sapphire necklace the Queen purchased, believed to have once belonged to Princess Louise of Belgium – hence its other name, the 'Belgian Sapphire Tiara.' Elizabeth went on to wear the tiara, necklace and earrings together repeatedly throughout the following decades. It's since been worn by Queen Camilla, becoming the first piece of heirloom jewellery Camilla wore after the Queen's death in 2022: While Camilla wore the tiara and necklace together, she does not have her ears pierced, so she paired the jewellery with her own pair of sapphire clip-on earrings. Another commission by Queen Elizabeth II, Garrard made this tiara in 1957 to match an aquamarine necklace and earrings set gifted by Brazil in honour of her coronation. Made from a coronation necklace gifted to her in 1953 from Brazil, this tiara was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. The tiara became bigger and bigger over time as the Queen got more and more aquamarines, becoming one of her boldest pieces. Further aquamarines were gifted to the Queen by Brazil in the following years in the form of a bracelet, brooch and hair ornament. It is believed that stones from the hair ornament were used to add to the tiara in 1971, along with a large central pendant from the necklace that was positioned at the front, topping the diamond and aquamarine bandeau base. It is one of the tallest and most elaborate diadems in the royal collection. The jewels for this tiara were reportedly bought by Queen Mary from Garrard and included a matching necklace, earrings and brooch. It was given to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Mother) as a wedding present, and she opted to remove a row of diamonds from the top of the design, changing the silhouette. The full set was then gifted to Princess Margaret as a 21st birthday present: The tiara hasn't been worn since Princess Margaret's death in 2002. This tiara was reportedly made for Princess Mary Adelaide, aka Queen Mary's mother. It was then worn by the Queen Mother, and eventually passed to Queen Elizabeth. The origin story of this tiara is a little murky, but we know Queen Elizabeth wore it to Canada in 1970. The tiara seems to have been passed to the Countess of Wessex, who has worn in on at least two occasions. This is a relatively 'new' tiara, in that it was reportedly given directly to Princess Anne by the World-Wide Shipping Group when she married her first husband, Mark Phillips, in 1973. She loaned the piece to her daughter in law, Autumn Phillips, on her wedding day in 2008. According to the Royal Collection Trust, this tiara was made for Queen Mary to wear to the Delhi Durbar in 1911. It's not exactly subtle, and appears to be a favorite of Queen Camilla's. Princess Margaret wore the Poltimore Tiara on her wedding day. Interestingly, she purchased the piece at auction herself. Per Garrard, it was originally made for Lady Poltimore, the wife of Queen Victoria's treasurer. Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
Cosmopolitan
20-05-2025
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- Cosmopolitan
A Guide to 24 of the Royal Family's Tiaras
The royals are some of the wealthiest people in England, but if all else fails, pretty sure they could stay rich from their casual fleet of tiaras. Turns out this family has more diamond encrusted crowns than they know what to do with—to the point where some of these bejeweled headpieces have only been worn a few times. Here's a comprehensive list of the most priceless tiaras in the family's vast collection, their origin stories, and who gets to wear them. Otherwise known as the glittery diamond tiara Kate Middleton chose to wear during her wedding to Prince William! This piece was commissioned by King George VI for the Queen Mother in 1936, and was made by Cartier (ooookay, fancy). Per Tatler, The Queen Mother ended up giving the tiara to Queen Elizabeth II as an 18th birthday present in 1944 (I WILL be speaking with my parents), and while she never wore it publicly, her sister Princess Margaret stepped out in it at least once: This tiara is most closely associated with Princess Diana, but was made for Queen Mary (modeled on her grandmother's tiara) in 1914 by official royal jewelers, Garrard. The pearl-festooned headpiece was passed to Queen Elizabeth II, before Princess Diana started taking it out for the occasional spin. Of course, the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara is now a personal favorite of Kate Middleton's. This is another of Kate Middleton's favorite tiaras, and was made from a necklace that the Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth II's mom) received in 1923 from her husband, George VI. Princess Margaret was said to be a fan of the tiara, and lent it to her daughter-in-law Serena Stanhope for her wedding. It then went back into the royal collection, where Kate put it into her personal tiara rotation. According to the Royal Collection Trust, this diadem was made for George IV to use at his coronation in 1820. It's been worn by "subsequent queens regnant and consorts from Queen Adelaide onwards" including Queen Elizabeth II who wore it literally all the time. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla dusted it off to wear to her husband King Charles' coronation: This lovely tiara was given to The Queen Mother as a wedding gift from her father when she married future King George VI in 1923. She wore it low down on her forehead in true 1920s fashion, a style I think we can all agree should be brought back. The tiara was passed through the royal family, and was most recently worn by Kate Middleton—firmly atop her head: This is the gorgeous and surprisingly modern tiara that Meghan Markle wore during her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Per the Royal Collection Trust, the tiara was made in 1932 for Queen Mary and was designed around a detachable center brooch which dates to 1893—a gift to Mary on her wedding day. The tiara was passed onto Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, who lent it to Duchess Meghan. Princess Eugenie wore this unusual tiara on her wedding day—and it was lent to her by her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Per the royal family's official website, the tiara was made for Dame Margaret Greville in 1919 by Boucheron, and was given to The Queen Mother in 1942. Another notable piece from Dame Margaret's collection, also made by Boucheron. This tiara ended up being one of the Queen Mother's favorite and most-worn, and has since become a go-to for Queen Camilla. Due to simply not having enough tiaras, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly went ahead and commissioned the Burmese Ruby Tiara for herself in the 1970s. It was made from another dismantled tiara by royal jewelry Garrard, using rubies from Burma. The tiara was a favorite of Her Majesty, and has also been worn by Queen Camilla. Garrard created this piece for Queen Mary over a century ago, and it was famously worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day. The moment was so iconic that Princess Anne also opted to wear the tiara on her wedding day... As did Princess Beatrice: Per the Royal Collection Trust, this tiara was made for Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia, and then sold by her daughter to Queen Mary back in 1921. It was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II (she liked to switch things up and wear it with pearls, emeralds, or just diamonds). Can't wait to see who wears this one next! This tiara was created by Garrard in 1893 as a wedding gift to Queen Mary from the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland, and was another favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara has also been worn by Queen Camilla! Per Garrard, this tiara was given to Queen Alexandra back when she was Princess of Wales, and was a gift from the "Ladies of Society" for her 25th wedding anniversary in 1888. It was inspired by a tiara that was owned by Alexandra's sister, Empress Maria Feodorovna. The piece was passed to Queen Mary, who wore it for her official birthday portrait... And then to Queen Elizabeth II: Princess Anne inherited this tiara from Prince Phillip's side of the family, per Tatler. It has a Greek inspired pattern, and belonged to Anne's grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who got it as a wedding gift. This one was also worn by Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips, when she married Mike Tindall! Another favorite of Princess Anne's, though it originally belonged to the Queen Mother—who got it as an anniversary gift from King George VI. This tiara was reportedly gifted it to Anne on her wedding to Captain Mark Phillips. Gerrard describes this as one of "the most important Victorian-era jewels in the Royal Collection," not to mention one of the oldest pieces made by the jewelry house. This tiara was created for Queen Victoria as a gift from Prince Albert in 1853, and set with 2,600 diamonds. It was then passed to Victoria's daughter-in-law, Queen Alexandra, who gave it to The Queen Mother: It eventually went to Queen Elizabeth II who wore it just once in Malta: Queen Elizabeth II reportedly commissioned this tiara to go with a suite of sapphires given to her by her father. The tiara was made in 1963 from a sapphire necklace the Queen purchased... And it's since been worn by Queen Camilla! This tiara was also commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II, and was made from a coronation necklace gifted to her in 1953 from Brazil. The tiara became bigger and bigger over time as the Queen got more and more aquamarines (relatable!), and it was one of her boldest pieces. The jewels for this tiara were reportedly bought by Queen Mary from Garrard, and eventually given to Princess Margaret on her 21st birthday. They also included a stunning necklace and earrings: No one has worn the set recently, but keep an eye out. This tiara was reportedly made for Princess Mary Adelaide, aka Queen Mary's mother. It was then worn by the Queen Mother, and eventually passed to Queen Elizabeth. The origin story of this tiara is a little murky, but we know Queen Elizabeth wore it to Canada in 1970. The tiara seems to have been passed to the Countess of Wessex, who has worn in on at least two occasions! This is a relatively "new" tiara, in that it was reportedly given directly to Princess Anne by the World-Wide Shipping Group when she married her first husband Mark Phillips in 1973. She loaned the piece to her daughter in law, Autumn Phillips, on her wedding day in 2008. According to the Royal Collection Trust, this tiara was made for Queen Mary to wear to the Delhi Durbar in 1911. It's not exactly subtle, and appears to be a favorite of Queen Camilla's. Princess Margaret wore the Poltimore Tiara on her wedding day. Interestingly, she purchased the piece at auction herself—per Garrard, it was originally made for Lady Poltimore, the wife Queen Victoria's treasurer.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Kate Middleton Has a New Tiara Event on Her Royal Calendar
Time for Kate Middleton to dust off one of her many tiaras! At this point, the Princess of Wales' tiara moments are increasingly rare as she and Prince William attempt to tone down their "we live in fancy castles and are richer than you" vibe and lean into a "here we are on a relatable hike" vibe. But sometimes a tiara is unavoidable. Specifically, during state dinners. Buckingham Palace just announced that King Charles will be hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron for a state visit over the summer, and that means the royals will be breaking out their collection of crowns. The state visit is going down from July 8-10, and apparently President Macron and Brigitte will be staying in Windsor since Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovations. Since Prince William and Kate Middleton live in Windsor, they'll almost definitely be included in the state banquet. So, which tiara will Kate wear? She typically opts for the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, a favorite of Princess Diana's that was made for Queen Mary in the early 1900s—inspired by a similar piece owned by Princess Augusta (Queen Mary's grandmother). This tiara was given to Diana as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth, and Kate's worn it a lot over the years. The Princess of Wales could also wear The Halo Tiara (made in 1936), which she wore on her wedding day and was originally given to the Queen Mother by her husband prior to their wedding. It's decorated with "739 brilliants and 149 baton diamonds." Kate's also been known to wear The Lotus Flower Tiara, which was made from a necklace given to the Queen Mother by her husband. Honestly, she has a lot of options. Anyway, gonna go look at the tiara selection at, idk, Claire's I guess. You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
Time of India
10-05-2025
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- Time of India
Royal tribute: 5 times Kate Middleton stunned in Princess Diana's iconic jewels
Image credits: Getty Images Kate Middleton , the Princess of Wales, is a true royal fashion icon. While Middleton does not go out of her way to experiment within the boundaries, she has this classy style that over the years has become her personal statement and is loved by all. Being a princess, Kate, as expected, has received a lot of privileges in life, from palatial royal residences to access to some of the best designers in the world. However, what one might truly consider to be a true treasure inherited is the iconic jewels of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana . Kate has been spotted quite a few times adorning the late princess's jewels, such as on Thursday, when she attended the VE Day service in a pair of pearl earrings owned by Princess Diana. Operation Sindoor 'Common sense prevailed': Trump on India-Pak ceasefire on Truth Social 'Pakistan initiated call; both nations agreed to stop military action after direct talks', says India Ceasefire took effect at 5pm; top India, Pak military officials to talk again on May 12 Below are the 5 times Kate Middleton has fashionably adorned and slayed wearing Princess Diana's iconic jewels. Princess Diana's Pearl Earrings Image credits: Getty Images On Thursday, the Royal Family met at Westminster Abbey for a service celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. Kate Middleton attended the event in a long-sleeved black and white polka dot dress by designer Alessandra Rich. She completed the look with a black fascinator from Juliette Botterill, a pair of nude pumps from Ralph Lauren, a matching Demellier purse and a pair of earrings that became the highlight of the outfit. Middleton adorned a family heirloom that belonged to Princess Diana- a pair of Collingwood pearl drop earrings. These earrings had been worn by the princess's mother-in-law multiple times in her life, including with her iconic little black dress. Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring Image credits: Getty Images Inarguably, the most iconic jewel owned by Princess Diana, which Kate received as an heirloom, is the sapphire engagement ring. Created by British jeweller Garrard, the ring was chosen for Prince Charles' proposal to Diana in 1981. In 2010, Prince William presented the ring to Kate for the same reason. Featuring a 12-carat oval Ceylon surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, the ring is now Kate's engagement ring and is worn by her on many occasions. Princess Diana's Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara Image credits: Getty Images The Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara is a true royal family heirloom, as it was first lent to Princess Diana by her mother-in-law late Queen Elizabeth II. After her death, the tiara was passed down to Kate, who adorned it for the first time for her first state banquet in 2015. Featuring a romantic design, the tiara is a combination of diamonds and pearls, Diana's favourite gems. Princess Diana's Pearl Bracelet Image credits: Getty Images Princess Diana was a fan of pearls for sure. She owned multiple jewellery pieces made of pearls, which also included a three-strand pearl bracelet created by Nigel Milne in 1988. Over the years, Kate has donned the bracelet multiple times, such as during the Germany tour in 2017 and the Caribbean tour in 2022. Princess Diana's Emerald Choker Image credits: Getty Images Another family heirloom is this emerald choker that originally belonged to Queen Mary but was worn by Princess Diana on numerous occasions. In 2022, Kate attended Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston dressed in a green gown and emerald choker, just like her late mother-in-law. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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The lavish £9.5m jewellery collection Princess Charlotte will inherit from Princess Kate
On Christmas Day 2024, Princess Charlotte caught the attention of royal fans by wearing a sweet necklace and a set of friendship bracelets. However, the pieces of children's jewellery that the nine-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales has so far been spotted wearing are just the tip of the iceberg compared to the collection she is set to inherit. Princess Kate, 43, possesses one of the most impressive collections of glittering jewels of all of the British royal style set. From pieces she has been gifted by her husband Prince William and sets she has inherited from her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, to the tiaras she has borrowed from the royal collection, Kate has turned heads with her countless glittering jewels since her royal wedding in 2011. Though the palace hasn't explicitly disclosed which pieces Charlotte will wear when she is older or inherit when the time comes, it is expected by royal fans that she will have the opportunity to delve into her mother's jewellery box when she is of age. Charlotte's paternal aunt Princess Anne wore her first tiara aged 17, so it won't be long before Prince George's younger sister is eligible for a glittering diadem. HELLO!got the lowdown on some of the most lavish pieces that Charlotte will likely inherit from a selection of industry-leading jewellery experts, as royal fans wait in anticipation of the young royal's tiara debut. The glistening tiara that the late Princess of Wales wore on her wedding day to King Charles in 1981 has featured in the jewellery collection of the Spencer family for decades. Kate and her sister-in-law Meghan Markle both wore royal tiaras on their wedding days, as the piece remains in the Spencer family collection. But as the granddaughter of Princess Diana, fans look forward to seeing if Charlotte will one day wear it. Jewellery designer Jessica Flinn tells us that the piece is estimated to be worth between £400,000 to £500,000 due to its "delicate yet striking design" crafted from silver and white diamonds. "It strikes a perfect balance between the extravagance we expect from royal jewellery and the gentle femininity we have come to associate with Princess Diana," she says. Both Kate and Princess Diana have worn the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara. It was commissioned in 1818 by Queen Mary and was crafted by renowned British jewellers, Garrard, as a replica of a piece owned by Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel. "The design consists of diamond-encrusted lover's knot motifs, symbolising love and unity," Nilesh Rakholia of Abelini tells us. "Crafted from diamonds and pearls and set in platinum, the tiara features 19 baroque pearl drops, each suspended from an arch of brilliant-cut diamonds." Estimated by experts to be worth between £1 million and £3 million, it's particularly eye-catching owing to the "graceful arches and dangling pearls which provide a dramatic yet delicate movement". Kate turned heads at the Earthshot Prize in Boston in 2022, accessorising her green Solace London gown with the Queen Mary emerald choker which was worn by Princess Diana during the 1985 Australia tour. Royal fans can look forward to the day Princess Charlotte dons the enchanting piece – either as a choke or a headpiece as her late grandmother did. Jewellery designer Poppy Elder says of the piece dating back to the Delhi Durbar Parure of 1911: "This choker is a perfect example of how royal jewellery evolves with each generation", adding that it's made from large cabochon emeralds set in platinum and diamonds, featuring Art Deco styling, and is worth between £500,000 and £1 million. The Princess of Wales made her tiara debut on her wedding day, borrowing the Cartier Halo tiara from the royal collection with the permission of the then-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth. "The tiara was first created as a gift for the Queen Mother in the 1930s and is a perfect example of the Art Deco jewellery design that was popular at the time, and has recently seen a resurgence in jewellery trends," Jessica Flinn tells us, estimating the tiara to be worth £1 million. "The piece features delicate detailing, complete with hundreds of round cut and baguette cut white diamonds, all set in luxurious platinum. The tiara's intricate scroll-like motifs create a light, delicate effect, making the tiara among the more understated and subtle pieces in the royal collection. If Princess Charlotte gets married there is no guarantee that she will follow in her mother's footsteps by wearing this tiara but if the opportunity arises, it is guaranteed the budding royal will wear it with the sense of poise she inherited from her mother." Among the pieces that were passed on from Princess Diana's collection to Kate were her blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings. Charlotte may well wear the earrings that her mother has worn on countless occasions, including to Trooping the Colour in 2022. "These earrings are estimated to be worth between £1.5 million and £2.5 million," jewellery expert Nilesh Rakholia tells us. "They feature oval-cut Ceylon sapphires, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, arranged in a classic cluster design. They are set in white gold or platinum, enhancing the brightness of the diamonds and the rich colour of the sapphires." He adds that Diana's pairing of the earrings with her iconic sapphire engagement ring makes them even more iconic, not to mention how the combination of sapphires and diamonds exemplify timeless elegance. Diana's sapphire numbers are not the only classic drop earrings in her collection. She debuted the Diamond and South Sea pearl earrings during the coronation banquet of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan in 1990 - 29 years before Charlotte's mother wore the exact pair to the 2019 BAFTAs. Jessica Flinn explains: "The earrings feature two beautiful South Sea Pearls of exceptional quality, their creamy white shine making them among some of the finest pearls in the world." "Set in platinum and encrusted with white diamonds, their regal, luxurious charm is undeniable," she adds, estimating the sparkling set to be worth £250,000 and £300,000. "The platinum and diamonds are masterfully crafted in a unique horseshoe shape with flowing leaf motifs, making them a truly exceptional piece in the royal collection and giving them an almost Art Nouveau feel." The Lotus Flower Tiara is perhaps one of the most versatile headpieces in the royal collection as it can be worn both on the forehead and the crown of the head. Jewellery designer Sophia Perez says: "The lotus flower motif is achieved through incredibly precise diamond placements, with each petal shape carefully defined. The platinum setting ensures durability while maintaining an airy, delicate structure." Meanwhile, Poppy Elder muses on the wearability of the piece for Charlotte: "Due to its light, delicate design, it is an ideal tiara for younger royals, making it highly likely Charlotte will wear it in her early tiara appearances." If Charlotte wears this £1 million piece, she will join her mother in continuing the legacy of Princess Margaret as well as the Queen Mother who received the piece as a wedding gift in 1923. Kate's jewellery box also features the Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings which once belonged to William's mother. The understated drop earrings have been paired with the Cambridge Lovers Knot tiara by both Kate and Diana, suggesting that Charlotte will one day add them to her own collection. "These earrings showcase expert gem selection - the pearls have a mirror-like sheen, and the diamonds are arranged to enhance that effect," Sophia Perez says of the earrings which are set with round and marquise-cut diamonds in white gold. "The marquise-cut diamonds add a delicate, leaf-like detail, giving the earrings a soft, organic feel." She estimates them to be worth around £100,000 to £150,000. Princess Charlotte has already shown that she likes to wear a dainty bracelet - take the gold piece she wore in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, for example. However, there is a certain heirloom piece that will elevate her collection tenfold when the day comes. Princess Diana dripped in pearls on an official visit to Hong Kong in 1989, rounding off her look with a three-row pearl bracelet which now belongs to Kate. William's wife wore the bracelet in 2017 during a reception at Berlin's Clärchens Ballhaus, highlighting it's timeless quality. "The uniformity of the pearls speaks to their quality—perfectly round, well-matched in size and lustre. The clasp isn't just functional but a piece of jewellery in itself, designed to add a hint of sparkle while remaining elegantly understated," Sophia tells us. Though it packs a punch visually, it is a more modest piece in the royal collection in terms of price. Sophia estimates the pearl bracelet to be worth between £30,000 and £50,000.
