Since there seems to be an unwavering interest among the public in the lives of the British royal family, it is only logical that we take a peek in the range of objects that symbolize the blue-blooded status of their highnesses – the crowns, tiaras and diadems worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Middleton and the late Princess Diana.
Many of these sixteen gems have been passed on from monarchs in previous centuries, while some have been purchased from foreign rulers or presented by them as gifts, but they all have that intrinsic quality of making you go back to your childhood and wanting to be a princess again.
Her Majesty’s tiaras are at the heart of her jewellery collection, so extensive it has to be stored in a room the size of an ice rink, 40ft below Buckingham Palace.
From priceless diamond bands to headpieces laden with precious stones, they are the crowning pieces of her wardrobe, each carefully selected for the
occasion and worn with effortless elegance.
The tiaras are presented to her on a tray with a lace cover, which was hand-sewn by her grandmother, Queen Mary, and bears her ‘M’ monogram.
She selects her headpiece last of all her jewellery and over the years has learned to attach it securely to her springy curls, using a satin band or hairclip.
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