

The pieces were about a century old and reportedly made around 1850. The Belgian Sapphire Tiara was purchased by Queen Elizabeth to complement a sapphire necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring gifted to her by her father King George as a wedding present in 1947. It has been reported recently that Prince William and Kate Middleton are hopeful for the birth of their fourth child and intend on welcoming the baby with open arms. Prior to her death in 2002, she returned the tiara to the royal vaults before it was revived by Princess Kate in 2013. The tiara was then gifted to her daughter, Princess Margaret, in 1959 and it became one of her most frequently worn accessories. The piece features diamonds and pearls arranged in a meander and festoon design. The Lotus Flower Tiara originally belonged to the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth I, who fashioned it out of a necklace she received as a wedding gift in 1923 from her husband King George who purchased it from Garrand. Queen Consort Camilla also borrowed from her late mother-in-law's collection for the evening, opting for her Belgian Sapphire Tiara. Kate last wore this particular headpiece originally fashioned out of a necklace in 2015 to a state banquet held for Chinese President Xi Jinping, and prior to that, she wore it to another Diplomatic Reception in 2013, marking the first time it has been seen in over a decade. The royal paired a sparkling, deep red Jenny Packham gown with a set of diamond earrings borrowed from the monarch's collection, as well as the rarely-seen Lotus Flower Tiara, to attend the annual Reception for Members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. She also wore a more simplified version of the Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece.įor his father's crowning, William wore the Ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards.Princess Kate once again borrowed from the late Queen Elizabeth's trove of spectacular jewels to meet with international dignitaries. The middle child of Catherine and Prince William also wore an ivory dress featuring embroidery with the same motifs.

Princess Charlotte, 8, matched her mother in McQueen.
#PRINCESS KATE UPDATE#
In an update shared to The Earthshot Prizes. Look back on their complicated relationshipĬatherine added sparkle to Saturday's look with a show-stopping headpiece featuring three-dimensional leaves made of silver bullion, crystal and silver thread by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted royal fans on Sunday with an exciting update regarding the third annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony. Princes Harry, William sit separately at coronation. Queen Camilla's complicated love story with King Charles and changing public perception The Duchess lead an equally interesting life before. But Kates life didnt start when she got her royal title. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne. Shes also had three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. And in February, she recycled a McQueen gown for the BAFTAs. Catherine, Princess of Wales GCVO is a member of the British royal family. She also sported pearl and diamond earrings belonging to William’s late mother, Princess Diana.Ĭatherine also wore McQueen for another big day at the London church, when she wed Prince William in 2011. She didn’t wear a tiara, instead opting for a large silver and crystal headpiece designed by milliner Jess Collett in collaboration with McQueen. The McQueen dress, which the princess paired with white stiletto pumps, peeked out beneath her blue and red robe, embellished with the Royal Victorian Order Mantle star. Queen Camilla isn't the only one who dressed to the nines for the coronation.Ĭatherine, the Princess of Wales, attended her father-in-law's ascension to the throne in one of her favorite labels, Alexander McQueen.Ĭatherine, 41, arrived at Westminster Abbey Saturday in an ivory silk crepe dress embroidered at the hem with rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs (referencing the four nations of the United Kingdom). Anastasiia Riddle and Ariana Triggs, Associated Press A true princess Princess Kate made her way through the ranks of the royal family, quickly transforming from a commoner into the future queen consort of England.
