In case you didn't know, Kate Middleton doesn't wear a tiara every single day. It's nice to think about her just sitting around, chillin', drinking a cold brew and wearing Princess Anne's tiara on a Wednesday afternoon, but that's rarely the case. That's because they're typically saved for the big main event, such as weddings. The first time we saw Princess Kate in a tiara was at her wedding to Prince William in 2011, a gift from King George VI to his wife in 1936, and then passed down to Queen Elizabeth as an 18th birthday gift in 1944. Typically, a royal bride would wear a tiara from her family's collection on her wedding down before adjusting to the wearing pieces from her husband's family's collection going forward. Clearly Kate didn't follow this tip, but she does love the royal family jewels as much as her late mother-in-law did.
We have officially seen Kate in her seventh appearance in a royal tiara today, at a state banquet welcoming Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to the U.K. Kate wore the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot tiara paired with an icy blue Alexander McQueen gown. The tiara was a gift from the Queen to Princess Diana on her wedding day. Not only that, this is Kate's fourth time wearing the tiara, so it's safe to say she's got, to quote Tyra Banks, a "signature look."
We first saw her in the Lover's Knot tiara in December 2016 at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.
The next time we spotted her in Lover's Knot was at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for a state visit of the King and Queen of Spain in July 2017.
The third time time she was spotted in the tiara was a year later in December 2017 at another diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace, when she paired the tiara with matching diamond and pearl drop earrings and a diamond necklace.
Here's a photo of Princess Diana in the tiara, for reference:
I love an outfit repeater, and I love the fact that Kate repeats her outfits all the way down to her tiara.
-
In 'Sinners,' Music From the Past Liberates Us From the PresentIn its musical moments, Ryan Coogler's vampire blockbuster makes a powerful statement about Black culture, ancestry, and art.
-
Kendall Jenner Has the Last Word on the Best Travel ShoesLeave your ballet flats in your checked bag.
-
Prince Harry Gave Nephew Prince Louis an Extremely Rare Five-Figure Gift for His ChristeningUncle Harry for the gifting win.
-
Daisy Edgar-Jones Perfects the Boho Fashion Trend and Meaningful Minimalism in Under 12 HoursThere's no aesthetic she won't try.
-
Chase Sui Wonders Finds '90s Nostalgia in a Rare Spring '97 Prada DressShe referenced Gwyneth Paltrow’s '90s-era style with an archival Prada print once worn by the star.
-
How Katie Holmes's Cherry Red Tote Bag Subtly Pays Homage to Princess DianaThe 'Dawson's Creek' star has found a new favorite tote from the royal's go-to brand.
-
Jennifer Lopez Carries the $5,500 Lady Dior Bag Inspired By Princess DianaShe looks like a modern royal.
-
Zendaya Breaks Out Her Princess Diana Biker Shorts With $130 Ugg SlippersShe carried a pair with her Princess Diana-esque biker shorts.
-
Queen Mary of Denmark Channels Princess Kate (and Diana) in a Historic Diamond-and-Pearl TiaraThe Danish royal rocked a tiara rather similar to the one famously worn by the Brits.
-
Princess Kate Suits Up in Fall 2024's Wine Red Trend for a Rare AppearanceShe dipped back into her familiar favorites.
-
Break Out the Biker Shorts Because Princess Diana Style Season Is HereShop these pieces to create a perfect Lady Di moment this fall.
