In 2011, Princess Kate wore a tiara for the first time at her wedding to Prince William. She paired the Cartier Halo Tiara with her bridal gown. The Lotus Flower Tiara was her choice for an official state banquet in 2015. For the annual diplomatic reception in 2015, she opted for the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a favorite of Princess Diana’s. In 2016, she once again wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara for the annual diplomatic reception. The following year, she was seen wearing the Lover’s Knot Tiara again on her way back from a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
In 2017, Princess Kate wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace during the Spanish state visit. She wore the same tiara for the year’s diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace later in December. In 2018, she paired the Lover’s Knot Tiara with a powder-blue dress for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The following month, she wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara for an evening reception for members of the diplomatic corps at Buckingham Palace.
In 2019, Kate opted for her go-to Lover’s Knot Tiara once again for the U.S. state banquet. She also wore the tiara for the annual diplomatic reception that year. In 2022, she wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara for King Charles III’s first state banquet as monarch. She reintroduced the Lotus Flower Tiara for the first time since 2015 during the diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022.
In 2023, Princess Kate attended a Buckingham Palace state banquet wearing the Strathmore Rose Tiara, a diamond-encrusted floral diadem that once belonged to the Queen Mother. This was the first time the piece had been worn in public in nearly a century. She also reunited with the Lover’s Knot Tiara to attend the annual Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace.
Throughout the years, Princess Kate has showcased her elegant tiaras at various royal events, each one adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to her ensembles. From the Cartier Halo Tiara to the Lotus Flower Tiara, and the iconic Lover’s Knot Tiara, each piece holds its own unique history and significance within the royal family’s collection of jewels. Kate’s choice of tiara for each occasion reflects her impeccable sense of style and grace, solidifying her status as a fashion icon and beloved member of the royal family.
