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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lauren Hughes

Kate Middleton bucks tradition with a new kind of 'tiara' - this is the story behind it

Catherine, Princess of Wales departs the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England.

Kate Middleton wowed onlookers for the Coronation of King Charles III today (Saturday 6th May, 2023) wearing a statement headpiece that deviates from usual royal protocol. 

It's customary for women within the Royal Family to wear diamond tiaras for such momentous occasions, but the Princess of Wales' statement piece was actually fashioned from crystal and silver bullion, finished with silver thread works.

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