Meghan Markle reportedly wanted to wear the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara, a stunning emerald and diamond piece, for her royal wedding, but Queen Elizabeth II denied the request due to concerns about its "provenance," suggesting it was tied to scandal or difficult origins, with Princess Eugenie wearing it later instead. Meghan ultimately wore Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, a choice she found simple and perfect for her modern dress, according to royal biographers.
As a private family heirloom, the Spencer Tiara is not part of the British royal collection. As a result, it has not been available to Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle, both of whom wore other famous tiaras from Queen Elizabeth II's collection on their wedding days.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara proved to be a favorite of Kate's when she wore it for a third occasion, this time for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on the first day of the Spanish state visit, hosting King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
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.
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.
The emerald tiara Meghan wanted was tied to Russian controversy, making it unsuitable for her royal wedding day. Meghan wore Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara instead, a stunning heirloom worth $2.5 million, nearly $10 million less.
The Greville Tiara has quickly become Camilla's favourite a piece bequeathed to the Queen Mother by Margaret Greville, on loan to her from Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty has often sported this particular tiara at various official events.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
Meghan Markle is looking back at a heartbreaking chapter in her story. The Duchess of Sussex, who shares Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, with Prince Harry, opened up about her July 2020 miscarriage, detailing the difficult feelings that come from such a loss.
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.
"I didn't watch Suits. And I guess she was pitched and we passed, and as my executive producer said, 'You really never know who is going to become a duchess. '" When asked by moderator Rachel Lindsay if there are any other stars he's turned down, Cohen said, "I don't know, but we're going to find out.
Meghan Markle's jewelry collection includes several heirloom pieces from the late Princess of Wales. The Duchess of Sussex wore Diana's iconic "divorce ring" to her 2018 wedding reception, for example. She has since stepped out in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.
Princess Margaret didn't bow to Princess Diana's coffin at her funeral primarily due to a deep-seated resentment stemming from Diana's 1995 tell-all Panorama interview, which Margaret saw as a severe betrayal of the Royal Family and the Queen; Margaret never forgave Diana for publicly airing grievances and challenging royal decorum, viewing her as a disloyal figure, leading to her snub during the funeral procession despite their initially warm relationship.
Diana was wearing a ring given to her by Dodi Fayed when she died. It was a £3,000 Bulgari yellow gold band with diamonds. The diamond band set in yellow gold was not an engagement ring and was worn on the fourth finger of her right hand, where her butler Paul Burrell advised her to wear it.
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Queen Camilla was diagnosed with a form of pneumonia following a chest infection in late 2024, which caused fatigue and led to her missing some public engagements, though she continued with indoor duties and worked towards recovery, managing lingering post-viral tiredness with rest. Her illness was initially described as a "nasty bug," but she later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis herself, requiring a modified schedule for a period.
She received the Oriental Circlet in 1937 when her husband King George VI was crowned, and it quickly became one of her favourite jewels. The Queen Mother adored this tiara and wore it regularly over several decades. She wore it for state banquets, official portraits, and even film premieres.
Though both Kate and Meghan will likely never wear the Spencer tiara—Meghan has only worn a tiara once, on her wedding day, and after her step back from life as a working royal, it seems unlikely she ever will again—Kate tends to prefer the Queen Mary's Lovers' Knot Tiara, which was also a favorite of Diana's.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
💎 For her wedding, Zara Tindall wore the Meander Tiara, which is the last surviving item of jewellery from the collection of Princess Alice of Greece, who was Prince Philip's mother.
Traditionally, royal brides wear a tiara lent by the Queen as their “something borrowed.” Eugenie surprised everyone by selecting the long-hidden Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara from her grandmother's vault. It was an inspired choice. As Eugenie walked down the aisle at St.