Kate Middleton Debuts Massive New Tiara With Prince William

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown? Ask Kate Middleton.

Princess Kate sparkled at a state banquet at Windsor Castle on December 3rd, wearing a stunning, large tiara covered in diamonds. It was the first time she—or anyone—had worn the piece publicly in two decades.

Last night was truly special! I was so thrilled to see Kate absolutely radiant. She wore Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara – it’s a stunning piece originally created way back in 1853 by Prince Albert. Can you believe it’s set with over 2,600 diamonds in gold? Prince William was by her side, of course, and together they were a beautiful sight!

The 43-year-old wore a stunning blue Jenny Packham gown with a beautiful, royal tiara. She completed the look with diamond earrings originally owned by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, along with the Royal Family Order and the Royal Victorian Order star.

Kate’s tiara has an interesting history. It was first created to hold over a dozen opals, but in 1901, Queen Alexandra – Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law – had them replaced with rubies. The jeweler who made the tiara said this was because of old beliefs and superstitions about opals, which have a milky white appearance.

According to records from the jeweller Per Gerard & Co, Alexandra only wore the crown once, during a state visit to Germany. It was then passed down to the Queen Mother, and later to Queen Elizabeth II, who last wore it in 2005 during a trip to Malta.

Kate appeared to honor royal tradition by wearing the crown to the state dinner, where she and the royal family, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, greeted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

This wasn’t Kate’s only standout fashion moment of the year. She hadn’t worn a tiara in two years, but she made a glamorous return in July, sporting Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara at a state banquet honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte.

Two months after that, the Princess of Wales, mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, wore the same headband when she hosted President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle.

Kate has worn five different tiaras so far, such as the Cartier Halo tiara at her wedding in 2011, as well as the Lotus Flower and Strathmore Rose tiaras.

Keep reading to see her best fashion moments…

In December 2022, Princess Catherine attended a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace wearing a glittering Jenny Packham gown and several impressive pieces of jewelry. These included a badge presented to her by Queen Elizabeth II, the sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order, diamond earrings, a diamond Art Deco brooch, and the iconic Lotus Flower Tiara, originally worn by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

In 2022, shortly after becoming the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton wore a beautiful gown by Jenny Packham and paired it with Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara for a state dinner.

It’s always great to see a royal re-wear an outfit! This particular dress, by Barbara Casasola, was last seen on her at the 2016 Art Fund awards.

Kate looked elegant as she accepted the army’s salute, wearing a beautiful coat dress by Catherine Walker, completed with coordinating shoes and a clutch.

Kate impressed the Americans wearing a white Alexander McQueen gown – the same designer who made her famous wedding dress.

Meeting the Queen calls for dressing your best. Princess Kate chose a pink coat dress by Alexander McQueen and a stylish fascinator by Juliette Botterill for the occasion.

At the Chelsea Flower Show, Kate Middleton chose a playful dress by British designer Erdem.

Kate attended The Royal Foundation’s Mental Health in Education conference wearing a coordinated blazer and skirt outfit.

The royal stunned in a white McQueen gown for the 2019 BAFTA Awards.

Kate turned heads in this Eponine London dress for Children’s Mental Health Week.

The royal looked fabulous in a tweed jacket and boots at Islington Community Garden.

Kate looked gorgeous in a Q by McQueen green and blue tartan coat dress in Dundee, Scotland.

This royal isn’t shy about wearing bright colors – she looked lovely in magenta at The Royal Opera House.

Kate was all smiles as she watched a flypast to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force.

The mother of three stunned in this number for the Family Action Charity.

While Meghan Markle often favors royal blue, Kate Middleton recently stood out with a striking, all-one-color outfit.

Kate took a stroll with Prince William in a coat dress, matching hat and black pumps.

Kate inspired our holiday fashion choices with a festive green and white polka dot dress by L.K. Bennett. She completed the look with a khaki clutch and matching heels during a visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

At a recent diplomatic reception, the princess resembled Cinderella in a stunning, sparkly gown by Jenny Packham. The dress had delicate, sheer cap sleeves and was covered in glittering sequins.

I was so excited to see Kate’s outfit for her visit to RAF Akrotiri! She looked incredibly chic and put-together in a forest green Smythe blazer, which she paired with classic navy trousers and a crisp white shirt – the perfect business-casual look for the occasion.

For a holiday party, Kate wore a cheerful plaid Emilia Wickstead skirt with a black Brora cardigan and comfortable black heeled boots.

The royal visited the UCL Developmental Neuroscience Lab wearing a burgundy Paule Ka blazer and skirt, along with a black turtleneck, tights, and heels.

Kate looked stunning in a stylish blue coat dress with a defined waist, buttons, and a collar. She completed the look with navy heels and a black clutch while opening McLaren Automotive’s new technology center.

For the Remembrance Day service, Kate wore a dark green coat with buttons and velvet details on the collar, cuffs, and pockets. She completed her look with a soft headband and a black clutch.

Kate looked beautiful at the Tusk Conservation Awards in a flowing aquamarine gown by Jenny Packham, which she’s worn previously. She completed the outfit with sparkling diamond earrings, a coordinating clutch, and Jimmy Choo heels.

Princess Catherine visited the Imperial War Museum wearing a sleek, fitted blue dress, paired with nude-colored heels and a clutch.

Oh my gosh, Princess Eugenie’s wedding was EVERYTHING, and Kate Middleton absolutely killed it with her outfit! She wore this incredible, vibrant fuchsia look – a dress and a matching fascinator, both by Alexander McQueen, of course. It was just… perfection. I’ve been obsessed ever since!

The mother of three looked stunning in a burgundy and patterned dress by Erdem, completing the look with matching shoes and a clutch.

Kate looked effortlessly chic at the mental health summit, wearing a stunning purple Emilia Wickstead dress, nude heels, and an Aspinal leather handbag.

The royal’s blue gown by Alexander McQueen, worn at the state banquet, felt like something straight out of a Disney princess movie. From the Queen Mary Lovers Knot tiara to Princess Diana’s pearl earrings, the entire look was magical.

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2025-12-04 03:17