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Kate's Royal Jewels: The Ones She Avoids
9 Oct
Summary
- Princess Kate has a remarkable collection of royal jewels.
- She avoids wearing the Spencer Tiara, which isn't royal.
- The Delhi Durbar Tiara's colonial history makes it sensitive.
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is known for her extensive and enviable royal jewellery collection, featuring pieces from Princess Diana and the late Queen Elizabeth II. However, she has demonstrated a selective approach to wearing these magnificent treasures.
One tiara often associated with Diana, the Spencer Tiara, is not a royal heirloom but belongs to Diana's family. Kate, therefore, did not wear this particular diamond tiara from her husband's family on her wedding day, opting instead for one lent by Queen Elizabeth II.
Other notable pieces Kate has not publicly worn include the Grand Duchess's Vladimir Tiara, closely associated with Queen Elizabeth II. The Delhi Durbar Tiara, with its origins tied to British imperialism and crafted in 1911, also presents a complex history that might influence its public display.
Conversely, the Cartier Halo Tiara, worn by Kate on her wedding day in April 2011, quickly gained fame. Although gifted to the Duchess of York and later Princess Elizabeth, its appearances have been limited since Kate's wedding.
