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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Elston

Kate sparkles in tiara designed by German-born Prince Albert for state banquet

The Princess of Wales sparkled in a towering tiara she has never been seen in before at the German state banquet.

In a nod to the King’s guests, Kate diplomatically opted for Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, made of diamonds and rubies, which was designed for  Victoria by her German-born husband Prince Albert in 1853.

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