On 28th February, 1922, Princess Mary married Viscount Lascelles, the future 6th Earl of Harewood, in Westminster Abbey. Among the wedding gifts displayed at St James’s Palace was a jewel that linked the bride to her great-grandmother: Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet, presented to their only daughter by King George V and Queen Mary.
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While tickets to the V&A’s Cartier exhibition are currently harder to get hold of than one of Mr Wonka’s golden tickets, thankfully it isn’t the only place in town to indulge your love of all things sparkly. Earlier this month I was lucky enough to visit Kensington Palace, and on display there are several tiaras, two of which are probably in my top ten – yes, I have a top ten tiaras, no judgement please! There was also a third tiara that, though reminiscent in style of other well-known pieces, was completely new to me.
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When she emerged from that Rolls-Royce Phantom VI at the Abbey’s West Door on 29th April 2011, Kate Middleton wasn’t just wearing a beautiful custom Alexander McQueen dress — she was also showcasing a stunning tiara that hadn’t been seen in public for almost 40 years.
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Of all the stunning tiaras in the royal vault, there was one which Queen Elizabeth II favoured above all the others. The Vladimir Tiara is one of the most iconic and fascinating pieces of royal jewellery, with a storied history that spans the Russian Imperial family and the British monarchy.
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Not quite a tiara, I know! But probably the most well known ‘sparkler’ in the royal collection, and thoroughly worthy of this inaugural ‘Tiara Tuesday’ post.
Instantly recognisable to many as the iconic crown featured on Queen Elizabeth II’s image on coins and stamps, this remarkable piece of jewellery was originally created for the coronation of George IV. It was designed for him to wear over his Cap of Estate during the procession to Westminster Abbey.
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Mistress of the Robes 