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Queen Camilla pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth with a historic first

<p>Queen Camilla has honoured her late mother-in-law with a special tribute at a royal engagement in London. </p> <p>King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a reception at Mansion House in London on Wednesday evening, where the monarch called for unity amid increasing tensions over the conflict in Israel.</p> <p>At the event, Queen Camilla donned Queen Elizabeth's favourite tiara for the first time in a subtle display of respect for the late monarch. </p> <p>Camilla chose the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara for the event, which was worn by Queen Elizabeth regularly throughout her historic 70-year reign.</p> <p>The diamond headpiece was first seen on Elizabeth II in the first official photographs of the new monarch, taken on February 26th 1952, just 20 days after her accession to the throne.</p> <p>It was later worn during Her late Majesty's first visit to Australia in 1954, and became her most worn headpiece throughout her time as Queen. </p> <p>Queen Camilla paired the tiara with two other of the late Queen's beloved pieces of jewellery, the South African diamond necklace and bracelet.</p> <p>The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara originally belonged to Queen Mary, who received it as a gift in 1893.</p> <p>It then came into Elizabeth II's collection in 1947 when Queen Mary gave it to her granddaughter as a wedding present.</p> <p>At the royal event, King Charles gave a speech as he called for peace in Israel and Palestine, referring to himself "as King and as a father and a grandfather" as he appealed for calm.</p> <p>He said, "I have often described the United Kingdom as a 'community of communities'; an island nation in which our shared values are the force which holds us together, reminding us that there is far, far more that unites us than divides us. Yet we are living in something of a watershed age."</p> <p>"Do we pause, instinctively and unerringly, before speaking or acting to ensure we are affording equal weight to both sides of the balance? Our society would be a kinder and gentler place for it."</p> <p>"Such understanding, both at home and overseas, is never more vital than at times of international turmoil and heart-breaking loss of life."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Queen DID refuse Meghan Markle's request for her wedding tiara

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p><em>Finding Freedom</em>, the eagerly awaited book about the British and Sussex royal family, has claimed that there was a disagreement between Meghan Markle and the Queen herself.</p> <p>Meghan and the Queen disagreed about Markle's choice of wedding day tiara, but Meghan has blamed Her Majesty's personal dresser, Angela Kelly, for the disagreement.</p> <p>At the time, it was reported that Meghan wanted to wear an emerald tiara, but the Queen had selected a diamond tiara worn by her grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1932 instead.</p> <p>The authors of <em>Finding Freedom</em>, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, claim that Prince Harry felt like Angela was dragging her feet while trying to help decide on what tiara to wear.</p> <p>At the time of the row, The Queen is said to have told Prince Harry, according to a Royal insider: "Meghan cannot have whatever she wants. She gets what tiara she's given by me."</p> <p>"The Queen also questioned why Meghan needed a veil for the wedding, given it was to be her second marriage", the insider alleged, adding that: "Meghan can be difficult".</p> <p>Angela Kelly has worked with the Queen since 2002 and has risen quickly through the ranks to become her personal assistant and senior dresser.</p> <p>Another book has claimed that Prince Harry was "petulant and short-tempered" in his book <em>Charles At Seventy: Thoughts, Hopes and Dreams</em>.</p> <p>He allegedly told staff with a raised voice: "What Meghan wants, Meghan gets" and when reports of his "tiresome behaviour" reached the Queen who asked to see her grandson privately and she 'put him firmly in his place', Mr Jobson wrote.</p> <p>However, Meghan said that the Queen Mary DIamond Bandeau was the "perfect" choice for her wedding as she spoke at an exhibition where the tiara was being displayed.</p> <p>"When it came to the tiara on the day, I was very fortunate to be able to choose this gorgeous art deco style bandeau tiara.</p> <p>"Harry and I had gone to Buckingham Palace to meet with Her Majesty The Queen to select one of the options that were there, which was an incredibly surreal day as you can imagine.</p> <p>"And that was the one that, I think, as we tried them on, stood out."    </p> <p>Speaking about the tiara she eventually chose, she continued: "I think it was just perfect because it was so clean and simple - and also to that point, an extension of what Clare and I had been trying to do with the dress which was have something that could be so incredibly timeless but still feel modern."</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Duchess Kate stuns in Princess Diana's tiara

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge never steps a foot out of line when it comes to her style choices, and this time it was no different.</p> <p>The royal stunned guests at a state banquet held at Buckingham Palace with her lavish accessories, which included a dazzling tiara and an expensive set of diamond and pearl earrings and necklace.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821601/gettyimages-1058578006.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5c706ab535da47309c379766e8cb7635" /></p> <p>The Lover’s Knot tiara that was worn by the Duchess was known to be one of the late Princess Diana’s most loved jewellery items.</p> <p>The tiara has an extensive history amongst the royal household, having graced the heads of many important royal figures since 1818.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821603/kate-diana.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d37b3963b5994b3bb7745d30afc94c21" /></p> <p>The lavish accessory, which according to Princess Diana was so heavy it gave her headaches, is a recreation of a tiara worn by the Queen Mother’s grandmother, Princess Augusta of Hesse.</p> <p>Princess Augusta, who was also the Duchess of Cambridge before her death, received the beautiful piece of jewellery as a gift when she married Prince Adolphus in 1818.</p> <p>After falling in love with the original, the Queen Mother commissioned Garrard jewellers to create a replica of her grandmother’s tiara, which then went on to be worn by many.</p> <p>After Princess Diana married Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth gifted Diana the tiara but after her passing, it was kept in a safe until it found its way into Duchess Kate’s jewellery collection.</p> <p>Kate was the first to showcase the stunning tiara after Diana’s passing, wearing it for the first time in 2015.</p> <p>The banquet was held in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands for their visit to the UK.</p> <p>While the tiara stole the show, Kate paired it with a set of understated earrings and necklace by Collingwood.</p> <p>The pearl drop earrings were also a part of Diana’s collection and the necklace belonged to Queen Alexandra, as she wore the sought-after piece for the first time on her wedding day.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 315.2857142857143px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821600/gettyimages-1058545068.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b794173f0b6c4866bfcabc1986f37d80" /></p> <p>The Duchess stepped out in a floor-length Alexander McQueen gown, a favourite of the Duchess who chose the designer to create her much loved wedding dress in 2011.</p> <p>Prince William wore a traditional black suit with a white bowtie and two military medals as he met with officials from surrounding countries.</p> <p>Hostess Queen Elizabeth opted for the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, which was created in the early 1890s. She chose to add a brooch that featured the Cullinan III and IV diamonds to her classic ivory dress.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821599/gettyimages-1052843366.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/631c2a40cabc47e9b49774402d966a63" /></p> <p>The exclusive guest list included some of the nations most important figures, such as Prime Minister Theresa May and the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.</p> <p>The Dutch royals hoped that this visit will ensure a strong bond between the UK and the Netherlands after the UK’s controversial decision to split from the EU.</p>

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The special tiara Princess Eugenie will wear on her wedding day

<p>Before Princess Eugenie says “I do” to fiancé Jack Brooksbank on October 12, the Queen’s granddaughter must choose which tiara she will wear when she walks down the aisle.</p> <p>Royal experts suspect Eugenie will choose to wear the same headpiece her mother Sarah Ferguson wore on her wedding day, the York Tiara.</p> <p>When Fergie married Prince Andrew in 1986, she received the impressive tiara as a wedding gift from the Queen.</p> <p>The tiara, which was designed by luxury jeweller Garrard, has been worn by Fergie for multiple black tie events since her nuptials.</p> <p>The tiara features a five-carat diamond surrounded by an ornate swirling pattern of jewels.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821171/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/12960fd58c484b78bde0cfab02b9069b" /></p> <p>The impressive headpiece is also part of a set that includes a necklace, bracelet and earrings that were all worn by Fergie on her big day.</p> <p>Fergie’s tiara is just one of the many royal headpieces that had been passed down through the generations.</p> <p>When tying the knot with Prince Harry earlier this year, Meghan wore a headpiece that belonged to the Queen’s grandmother, Queen Mary.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 335px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821168/1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9c0812a33fea431b8d9d69116f5adb4c" /></p> <p>The tiara was gifted to Elizabeth when Queen Mary died in 1953 and features a centrepiece made of 10 diamonds.</p> <p>It is believed that the Duchess of Sussex visited the Queen at Buckingham Palace to choose what tiara she would wear for her special day.</p> <p>When Kate married Prince William in 2011, she borrowed the Cartier Halo Tiara from the Queen.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 332.9166666666667px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821169/2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1dead125a6894aab8f2664085acd8a08" /></p> <p>The headpiece was gifted to the Queen Mother from her husband King George VI in 1936. </p>

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Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in Princess Diana’s favourite tiara

<p>The British royals were joined by their Spanish counterparts for an extravagant state banquet at Buckingham Palace last night.</p> <p>The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Prince Charles and Camilla hosted Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia during their three-day state visit.</p> <p>The Duchess stunned in the late Princess Diana’s tiara – a diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover’s Knot crown – which she also wore to her first state banquet last year.</p> <p><img width="427" height="271" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/nintchdbpict000338293064.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=960&amp;quality=100" alt="The Duchess of Cambridge looked beautiful in a tiara loved by Prince William’s mother Diana" class="wp-image-4006459 size-thesun-article-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><img width="412" height="192" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/nintchdbpict000338304911.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=960&amp;quality=100" alt="The lavish event took place in Buckingham Palace’s ballroom" class="wp-image-4006460 size-thesun-article-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Princess Diana received the tiara as a wedding present from the Queen.</p> <p><img width="418" height="530" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/nintchdbpict000203267119.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=757&amp;quality=100" alt="Princess Diana often wore the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara which now belongs to Kate" class="wp-image-4006610 size-thesun-article-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Queen Letizia also dazzled in her mother-in-law’s tiara, called the Fleur de Lys Tiara or La Buena.</p> <p>Made in 1906 as a wedding gift from King Alfonso XIII to Queen Victoria Eugenia, the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, the tiara has been passed down the generations to Felipe's mother, Queen Sofia.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Queen donned her Brazilian Aquamarine tiara, which is a favourite of the Queen's dresser.</p> <p><img width="411" height="306" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/nintchdbpict000338305339.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=960&amp;quality=100" alt="The Queen shares a moment with Spain's King Felipe VI during the banquet" class="wp-image-4006464 size-thesun-article-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>It was commissioned by the Queen from the then Crown jeweller Garrard in 1957, to match a necklace and earrings gifted to her by the President of Brazil to mark her coronation in 1953. She liked the set so much she wanted a matching tiara.</p> <p>The state banquet is believed to be Prince Philip’s last. However, it was Prince Harry’s first as he gradually moves full-time into his official royal duties. </p>

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Duchess Kate wears Diana’s favourite tiara for the first time

<p>Kate Middleton may have never had the chance to meet her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, but parallels between the two royals have been drawn ever since she joined the royal family. This week, Kate payed homage to Princess Di via a fashion choice: she borrowed Diana’s most loved tiara.</p> <p>The Duchess was photographed en route to a diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace wearing none other than the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara. The headpiece glistened with hundreds of diamonds and teardrop-shaped pearls. Yes, just another day in the life of a princess-to-be.</p> <p>The special tiara was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother, and was passed down to Diana by the Prince of Wales. Princess Diana was the last to wear the famous headpiece, before her death.</p> <p>Take a look at these gorgeous pictures of Duchess Kate and Princess Diana in the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara.   </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/12/kate-middletons-top-fashion-looks/">The best Kate Middleton style looks</a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/12/summer-skincare-tips/">5 expert tips for summer skincare</a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/11/ways-to-style-short-hair/"><em>12 age-defying ways to style short hair</em></a></strong></p>

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Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in Queen Mother’s tiara

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in the Queen Mother's tiara at her first state banquet, which was held in honour of Chinese president, Xi Jinping, at Buckingham Palace last night.</p><p>The palace state dinner was hosted by the Queen and Prince Philip, and comes at the start of a four-day visit from the Chinese president that aims to cement economic ties between the two countries.</p><p>However, all eyes were on Kate as she wore a stunning red Jenny Packham gown and a dazzling tiara. Kate has only donned a tiara twice since becoming Duchess, the first at her wedding in 2011 and the second for a Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2013.</p><p>The delicate Papyrus tiara, also known as the Lotus Flower, was once owned by the Queen Mother and a favourite of Princess Margaret. Kate matched the priceless headpiece with diamond-drop earrings.</p><p><img width="416" height="550" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/1280x1693/gallery-1445376555-gettyimages-493455874.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><p><img width="498" height="249" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/980x490/landscape-1445377179-gettyimages-493455854.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><p><img width="634" height="418" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/1280x844/gallery-1445376495-gettyimages-493455842.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr">Kate, duchess of Cambridge seems to be wearing this tiara tonight. Used to be one of Princess Margaret's favorites. <a href="https://t.co/MvZ9myuZ0O">pic.twitter.com/MvZ9myuZ0O</a></p>— Marc van der Linden (@MarcvdLinden) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcvdLinden/status/656545739032690689">October 20, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong>Related links:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/daphne-selfe-photos/">Iconic images of the world’s oldest model</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/senior-fashion-icons/">5 fashion icons that prove style is timeless</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/08/72-year-old-blogger-style-lessons/">5 looks you’ll want to steal from Judith – the 72-year-old fashion blogger</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in Queen Mother’s tiara

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in the Queen Mother's tiara at her first state banquet, which was held in honour of Chinese president, Xi Jinping, at Buckingham Palace last night.</p><p>The palace state dinner was hosted by the Queen and Prince Philip, and comes at the start of a four-day visit from the Chinese president that aims to cement economic ties between the two countries.</p><p>However, all eyes were on Kate as she wore a stunning red Jenny Packham gown and a dazzling tiara. Kate has only donned a tiara twice since becoming Duchess, the first at her wedding in 2011 and the second for a Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2013.</p><p>The delicate Papyrus tiara, also known as the Lotus Flower, was once owned by the Queen Mother and a favourite of Princess Margaret. Kate matched the priceless headpiece with diamond-drop earrings.</p><p><img width="416" height="550" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/1280x1693/gallery-1445376555-gettyimages-493455874.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><p><img width="498" height="249" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/980x490/landscape-1445377179-gettyimages-493455854.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><p><img width="634" height="418" src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/15/43/1280x844/gallery-1445376495-gettyimages-493455842.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr">Kate, duchess of Cambridge seems to be wearing this tiara tonight. Used to be one of Princess Margaret's favorites. <a href="https://t.co/MvZ9myuZ0O">pic.twitter.com/MvZ9myuZ0O</a></p>— Marc van der Linden (@MarcvdLinden) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcvdLinden/status/656545739032690689">October 20, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong>Related links:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/daphne-selfe-photos/">Iconic images of the world’s oldest model</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/senior-fashion-icons/">5 fashion icons that prove style is timeless</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/08/72-year-old-blogger-style-lessons/">5 looks you’ll want to steal from Judith – the 72-year-old fashion blogger</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Is Kate about to borrow Diana’s tiara?

<p>Next week the Duchess of Cambridge is set to don a crown for the third time in her life. So one question remains, will she wear the beautiful Spencer Tiara?&nbsp;</p><p>On October 20 Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, will attend her first Buckingham Palace state banquet. Protocol will see the Duchess wear a tiara for the event.</p><p>While there are several pieces for Kate to choose from, rumours, or rather questions, have been flying around as to whether or not she will choose the beautiful Spencer Tiara. This is the heirloom piece that Kate’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, wore on her wedding day – and several times following. It is said to be the frontrunner for crown contenders.&nbsp;</p><p>Other options include the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, given to Diana by the Queen as a wedding gift in 1981 and now back in the royal collection. Or there’s the Cartier Halo Tiara that Kate wore on her wedding day and Princess Margaret’s Papyrus Tiara which Kate opted for when see attended a diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace in 2013.</p><p>But if pattern repeats itself – Kate’s engagement ring and outfits that she’s worn that pay homage to Diana – then we think it just might be the Spencer Tiara.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/09/funny-twin-photos/">Hilarious twin photos in matching outfits</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/06/secrets-of-happy-families/">8 things happy families have in common</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/06/raise-happy-granddaughters/">How to raise happy healthy granddaughters</a></em></strong></span></p>

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