Queen Elizabeth Only Trusted Two Royals With Her Special Tiara
Queen Elizabeth II often wore specially crafted tiaras at special occasions like state banquets.
Queen Elizabeth II owned one of the most extraordinary collections of royal tiaras, with many of them being passed down through generations. From diamond-encrusted heirlooms to striking pieces with rubies, sapphires, and more, each tiara has its own story and significance. It is worth noting that the monarch often wore those at special occasions like state banquets, and even loaned some of them to other senior royals. However, a source has now revealed that there was one tiara that held a very special place in her heart, and she only shared this one with Princess Anne and Princess Beatrice.
The treasured piece being discussed is Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, which is closely tied to royal heritage. It gained worldwide recognition when a young Princess Elizabeth chose to wear it for her wedding to Philip Mountbatten in 1947, as reported by GB News. Recently, it was placed at the new centenary exhibition, which was organized at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace. Exhibition curator Caroline de Guitaut praised the tiara and revealed that it holds importance far beyond just its design or craftsmanship.
She also spoke about the late Queen’s decision to allow both Princess Anne and later Princess Beatrice to wear the tiara on their wedding days in 1973 and 2020, reflecting her close relationships with her descendants. According to Caroline, this gesture carried a very powerful and personal meaning. She said, "I think it’s a piece that, because it was so intimately related to her own wedding day, probably felt like a really lovely connection through the generations." The exhibition curator further suggested that Elizabeth’s careful collection of clothing and jewelry served as a subtle yet unique form of communication without words.
Caroline said, "It shows that individuals take on this really unique way of dressing, and using fashion to engage with people, audiences, and so on." Apart from the tiara, there were more than 4,000 items to choose from to be put on display during the exhibition, but Caroline carefully selected just the most important ones. Another iconic item at the Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibition is the late monarch's Norman Hartnell wedding dress. It featured a dramatic train, tulle veil, and was paired with matching silk satin shoes.
Meanwhile, the special Fringe Tiara was reportedly created by using diamonds taken from a royal necklace, which was originally given by Queen Victoria to Queen Mary as a wedding gift in the 1890s. Known for her love of redesigning jewelry to match changing fashion needs and her own style, Mary had the necklace transformed into a tiara in 1919. Experts have described it as a 'Russian pattern tiara,' as it is designed in a unique halo-like shape and is traditionally worn perched high on the head, unlike other common tiaras, as reported by InStyle.
