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Royal Tiara Hidden for Decades Surfaces
6 Sep
Summary
- The Teck Crescent Tiara, made in the 1850s, was a favorite of the Queen Mother.
- A royal has not worn the tiara in public since the late 1930s.
- The tiara was displayed in 2002 and photographed in 2012 for a book.
The Teck Crescent Tiara, a significant but often overlooked royal jewel, boasts a history spanning over 100 years. Its origins trace back to the 1850s, likely assembled from pieces belonging to Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, and passed to her niece, Princess Mary Adelaide. This tiara became a beloved accessory for Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who wore it on several occasions in 1939.
Following World War II, the tiara largely disappeared from public view, potentially due to changing societal attitudes towards displays of wealth. It was eventually showcased in a 2002 exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum and photographed in 2012 for a book celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth inherited the tiara but never wore it publicly. Now, royal enthusiasts speculate whether Queen Camilla might revive the tradition of wearing this historic diadem, especially given her previous use of another tiara associated with Queen Mary of Teck.
