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Princess Louise’s Diamond Necklace Tiara

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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Tiara Tuesday – The York Tiara

When she entered Westminster Abbey on 23rd July, 1986, Sarah Ferguson had a crown of gardenias perched on her flame-coloured locks – reportedly chosen as they were Prince Andrew’s favourite flower. When she emerged an hour later, the flowers were gone, removed shortly after the register was signed, and a brand-new tiara was unveiled. It marked the moment Sarah’s life as a ‘commoner’ was left behind, and she officially became of a member of the British royal family.

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Tiara Tuesday – The Diamond Diadem

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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