Duchess of Edinburgh Jewels 1: Mar 2023 -

[An Ard Ri]

Wonderful to see the duchess wearing the Lotus Flower Tiara for the very first time!

 

[Elly C]

It’s being widely reported in the media that Queen Camilla loaned the Lotus tiara to Sophie. This appears to be an interesting new development in that on the one hand it is in the Queen’s, rather than the King’s, discretion regarding the use/loan of the collection, and also that there appears to be a change in approach to sharing or pooling at least parts of the collection - given that Catherine recently wore the tiara.

 

[Stefan]

It’s being widely reported in the media that Queen Camilla loaned the Lotus tiara to Sophie. This appears to be an interesting new development in that on the one hand it is in the Queen’s, rather than the King’s, discretion regarding the use/loan of the collection, and also that there appears to be a change in approach to sharing or pooling at least parts of the collection - given that Catherine recently wore the tiara.

We could see the same with the three row collet-festoon necklace which was worn by the Princess of Wales for the coronation and now by the Queen.

 

[An Ard Ri]

It’s being widely reported in the media that Queen Camilla loaned the Lotus tiara to Sophie. This appears to be an interesting new development in that on the one hand it is in the Queen’s, rather than the King’s, discretion regarding the use/loan of the collection, and also that there appears to be a change in approach to sharing or pooling at least parts of the collection - given that Catherine recently wore the tiara.

A welcome change on the Windsor jewel front and hopefully we will see a more of this in the future!

 

[Royalty Observer]

Unfortunately it seems that the tiara was still wrapped in Kate's darker shade of velvet.

Sharp eyes That is true, it still has the dark base and that is unfortunate

 

[Annine]

I hope this means that the beautiful wedding tiaras worn by the York sisters and the Duchess of Sussex also will go into rotation for Sophie and Cathrine, they are to beautiful to just lie in the vault.

 

[Mirabel]

I hope this means that the beautiful wedding tiaras worn by the York sisters and the Duchess of Sussex also will go into rotation for Sophie and Cathrine, they are to beautiful to just lie in the vault.

I hope so; with so many lovely choices, there's no reason to see the same few over and over.

 

[Stefan]

I hope this means that the beautiful wedding tiaras worn by the York sisters and the Duchess of Sussex also will go into rotation for Sophie and Cathrine, they are to beautiful to just lie in the vault

I fear we will not see Catherine wearing Meghan's Wedding tiara. Would probably to controvers. But why not for Sophie as there seems to have been no Issues between the two woman.

 

[Marengo]

It’s being widely reported in the media that Queen Camilla loaned the Lotus tiara to Sophie. This appears to be an interesting new development in that on the one hand it is in the Queen’s, rather than the King’s, discretion regarding the use/loan of the collection, and also that there appears to be a change in approach to sharing or pooling at least parts of the collection - given that Catherine recently wore the tiara.

I suppose the Lotus flower has a special meaning in Japan, so it was a nice gesture to wear it.

 

[Frelinghighness]

I suppose the Lotus flower has a special meaning in Japan, so it was a nice gesture to wear it.

What a good point!

 

[CyrilVladisla]

I suppose the Lotus flower has a special meaning in Japan, so it was a nice gesture to wear it.

Significance and meaning of Lotus Flower in Japan

Meaning Of Lotus Flower In Japan And Its Significance - Japan Truly

Do you know what the lotus represents in Japan? Here’s everything you need to know about the meaning of lotus flower in Japan and its significance.

www.japantruly.com

 

[Marengo]

A question about the pearl necklace & cross and earrings the Duchess received from her fiancé and wore at the wedding. Did she ever wear these jewels again? I don´t recall seeing them on her.

https://twitter.com/x/status/954595609222270976

 

[Somebody]

I don't recall her wearing it again either. It was really touching that Edward designed it himself but the overall look wasn't that impressive (if he also was the one to pick the bouquet; he did a wonderful job in that area) - and if Sophie never wore it again, I'm afraid she wasn't as pleased with it either (other than the thought that went into it).

 

[Asteria12]

I think she has worn the earrings at least twice in the early 2000's, but I can't precisely remember the occasions.

 

[EllieCat]

She's definitely worn her wedding earrings a number of times since the wedding, definitely more than two but also not a heap of times. I have a funny feeling she wore the necklace once more (in public) about a year after the wedding but I can't be sure that my memory is correct. It is either too precious and is only worn en famille, or she just doesn't like it; hard to say. Pearls do not appear to be worn as much by the Royal Family these days, except for when the Late Queen died, as they are a symbol of mourning I think.

 

[Asteria12]

Yes, I have the feeling she'd worn the necklace again too.

 

[The Royal Watcher]

The Necklace was worn on only a couple of occasions, but the Earrings were worn quite often in the early 2000s

Duchess of Edinburgh’s Black and White Pearl Suite​

 

[Somebody]

The earrings are quite nice and relatively easy to combine with other jewelry and clothing; the necklace not as much - but good to see it has been used on a few other occasions.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Necklace was worn on only a couple of occasions, but the Earrings were worn quite often in the early 2000s

Duchess of Edinburgh’s Black and White Pearl Suite​

I always liked the black and white pearl set ,hopefully we will see it worn again.

 

[muriel]

I always liked the black and white pearl set ,hopefully we will see it worn again.

I think the earrings are a much more successful design than the necklace. Personally, I don't think the cross in pearls works.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I think the earrings are a much more successful design than the necklace. Personally, I don't think the cross in pearls works.

I don't mind the cross and am sure it can be detached ,the pearls are really lovely.