Since her 2011 wedding to Prince William, the Princess of Wales has worn a tightly curated selection of tiaras: the Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara, the Lotus Flower Tiara, the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, the Strathmore Rose Tiara, and now the historic Oriental Circlet.
Not only did Kate Middleton debut a new-to-her tiara at the German state banquet on December 3, but she made a little history while she did so. The Princess of Wales was the first princess—rather than a queen or a queen consort—to wear Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet Tiara, which she did at Wednesday's event.
Queen Camilla wore the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara, a multi-million-pound piece created by Boucheron and inherited through the royal family. Meghan Markle reportedly wanted to wear the same tiara for her 2018 wedding but was denied by Queen Elizabeth II.
Kensington Palace announced that Kate had undergone “planned abdominal surgery” in mid-January. She was discharged from London Clinic, a private hospital, 13 days later.
Princess Diana's wedding tiara, the Spencer Tiara, was one of her favorite diamond jewels, worn many times throughout her life. Learn more about the tiara at the link in bio.
There were also rumours that she clashed with royal staff, with claims that Prince Harry stepped in and was told by the Queen that “Meghan cannot have whatever she wants.” Apparently Meghan was left disappointed when the tiara she was rumoured to really want, reportedly the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara, wasn't on ...
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Prince William and Kate Middleton share their bed with their dog, Orla, creating a cozy and unique sleeping arrangement.
There is no evidence that she had major dental surgeries or obvious dental veneers; instead, she achieved improvements through these subtle, evidence-based treatments. In the end, Kate “fixed” her teeth by making small, expert-guided changes that resulted in a noticeably enhanced yet still authentic smile.
Meghan Markle recently opened up about her experience with postpartum preeclampsia in a podcast interview, helping to raise awareness about this serious and sometimes life-threatening condition.
“The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials,” a spokesperson explained in a statement. “This was not requested by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex nor by The Duke of Sussex.”
Philip reacted to the news with reluctance about Meghan, 44, entering the royal fold, the Daily Mail reported, citing Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, historian Andrew Lownie's biography of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
However, one member of the Royal Family decided to skip Diana's funeral, fearing their attendance would upset too many people. According to the Daily Mail, biographer Sean Smith discussed Duchess Sophie's decision to not attend Princess Diana's funeral in a forthcoming book.
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"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful," Kate said. "However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.
Here's how it works. Princess Eugenie's wedding day tiara is the most expensive worn in history, according to new research. Eugenie had the rare honor of wearing the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara, something which no member of the Royal Family had worn in public before her wedding day.
A whopping 66% of respondents reported feeling favorably toward Kate, while only 10% had an unfavorable opinion of the Princess of Wales.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
She admires and respects my bravery and vulnerability and she thinks I was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed.
Typically, because Prince William is next in line to the throne and the most senior royal of the Waleses, it's expected that his wife and children walk a pace or two ahead of him as a mark of respect.
Charles and Camilla are not the only monarch and consort to have separate bedrooms in addition to a shared bedroom, and in fact, it was a practice that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip also kept throughout their marriage.
Upon meeting the woman who would one day marry his brother, Harry described her in three words: carefree, sweet, and kind. That's how the Duke of Sussex put it in his 2023 memoir Spare, recalling that he “liked his new girlfriend” when he met her.
She couldn't believe that Diana would speak out so publicly and disgrace the family in such a bold way. Margaret was deeply loyal to the monarchy and saw Diana's actions as unforgivable. In fact, according to biographers, Margaret became one of Diana's harshest critics in the royal family after that interview.
The 3-3-3 Rule in Fashion means choosing 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 pairs of shoes that can mix and match easily. These 9 pieces create a “mini wardrobe” that still gives you many outfit choices without feeling boring.
Although the family was aware of Diana's bulimia, she struggled with the illness for many years, not seeking treatment until the late 1980s. However, this fact was not revealed to the public until 1992, when Andrew Morton published a book about the Princess of Wales.