The Princess of Wales Jewels 1: September 2022 - January 2025

[An Ard Ri]

Catherine wearing the late QEII''s Bahrian Pearl Earrings and one of her three-strand Pearl Necklaces.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1723416810110820696

What a lovely tribute to the late queen but the earrings are slightly obscured by Catherine's hairstyle.

 

[muriel]

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What ugly earrings, worn on the 12th of November, 2023 at the Cenotaph ceremony.

I would not choose to buy these earrings, but I do think it is interesting to note how Catherine has grown in stature and confidence over the years: a few years ago, those earrings would have potentially overwhelmed her, which is not the case now.

 

[muriel]

The Princess of Wales wore her double cluster sapphire and diamond earrings this morning for the Shaping Up Symposium.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1724737494384578584

https://twitter.com/x/status/1724737162522812460

She has worn these earrings on at least three occasions previously: Trooping of the Colour in 2022 & 2023, and for the arrival into Boston for the Earshot Prize of 2022.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Those are a really lovely pair of sapphire and diamond earrings and very nice to see them again.

 

[Saragli]

These are great earrings for this suit. The purple is lovely on her. If she has access to the late Diana's amethyst this would have been a good opportunity to bring them out.

 

[muriel]

And its a long forgotten tiara that re-emerges today, the Strathmore Rose!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727055584992632953

 

[Stefan]

And its a long forgotten tiara that re-emerges today, the Strathmore Rose!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727055584992632953

That is a nice surprise that we finally see that one beeing worn again after about 80 years

 

[tommy100]

Wow, wasn't expecting that. Great to see it out the vaults again.

 

[Adda]

Hallelujah!!!! A different tiara at last! About time, they have so many jewels gathering dust.

 

[Nico]

And its a long forgotten tiara that re-emerges today, the Strathmore Rose!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727055584992632953

Oooooooooh "clapping hands"

 

[Blog Real]

And its a long forgotten tiara that re-emerges today, the Strathmore Rose!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727055584992632953

Catherine is wearing a different tiara. I adore.

And she's using Queen Elisabeth II's RFO.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Wonderful to see the Strathmore Rose tiara being worn by the Princess!

 

[HRHHermione]

What an absolutely delightful surprise from Catherine!

 

[Hans-Rickard]

WOW…. I had hoped to see new jewels but that was a huge surprise !

I thought i had read somewhere that it was too fragile to wear…. Thankfully that’s not the case

 

[Erin9]

That is a nice surprise that we finally see that one beeing worn again after about 80 years

Wow! 80 years?!

It’s a nice surprise to see her wearing a new to her tiara, but really surprised it’s one that’s been in the vault forever.

 

[Stefan]

Wow! 80 years?!

It’s a nice surprise to see her wearing a new to her tiara, but really surprised it’s one that’s been in the vault forever.

It weas actually exhibtioned in 2000 but not worn since the 1930's.

 

[TLLK]

And its a long forgotten tiara that re-emerges today, the Strathmore Rose!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1727055584992632953

? I am so glad that it has finally made a return!!! It is absolutely beautiful.

 

[Ista]

I'm thrilled to see this. It's a lovely tiara, and looks wonderful on Catherine!

 

[Kaye1850]

Now I’m wishing the Princess of Wales had chosen this for May’s coronation, instead of that metallic headpiece! It would have been a lovely tribute to the Queen Mum.

 

[muriel]

Now I’m wishing the Princess of Wales had chosen this for May’s coronation, instead of that metallic headpiece! It would have been a lovely tribute to the Queen Mum.

If the dress code for the Coronation did not include tiaras, Catherine was unlikely to ignore it and appear with a tiara on.

 

[CrownPrincessJava]

Here's a close up picture of Catherine wearing the Strathmore Tiara

Close-up

The tiara is more bigger than I had expected. It suits her and I am happy to see Catherine having increased access to the vault

 

[Kaye1850]

If the dress code for the Coronation did not include tiaras, Catherine was unlikely to ignore it and appear with a tiara on.

Yes, you’re quite right, of course, but it still would have been nice……
(Camilla got to wear a crown, after all)

 

[muriel]

(Camilla got to wear a crown, after all)

Funny that!

 

[Mbruno]

Here's a close up picture of Catherine wearing the Strathmore Tiara

Close-up

The tiara is more bigger than I had expected. It suits her and I am happy to see Catherine having increased access to the vault

I appreciate its historical value, but I don't think it is a good choice for women in Catherine's age range. It looks better on a younger princess despite its rather old-fashioned design. Maybe it can be a starter tiara for Princess Charlotte when her time comes.

 

[tommy100]

Here's a close up picture of Catherine wearing the Strathmore Tiara

Close-up

The tiara is more bigger than I had expected. It suits her and I am happy to see Catherine having increased access to the vault

In fairness she has had the use of a fair number of tiaras - the Cartier wave (wedding), Lotus Flower, Cambridge Lover's Knot and now the Strathmore.

I wonder if Catherine will make it a regular in her rotation - it does serve as a perfect smaller tiara when the Cambridge Lover's Knot may be too much a big gun.

 

[IloveCP]

I am so happy that Kate is wearing the Strathmore tiara. It is beautiful and regal.

 

[EllieCat]

Catherine looks lovely in the Strathmore Rose; i like how she did her hair with it. I'm really glad it's being used again as it's one of my favourites.

 

[Princess B]

I love the tiara, but it’s too small for someone Catherine’s age. This would be perfect for a young princess

 

[W.Y.CII]

Have to say I dislike the QMLK and I am tired of seeing her wearing it again and again, so I'm over the moon to see it on her! It Indeed look grander than I expected.

 

[Marengo]

I like all Kate's tiaras, the Lotus especially. It is exiting to see this tiara again after such a long time (IIRC it was pictured for a Jewelry book by Geoffrey Munn?).

I am not sure if it is the quality of the photos but the diamonds do seem to lack sparkle. The diamonds are perhaps smaller than usual for royal tiaras. That would make sense as it was a gift from the Bowes-Lyon family. I agree with Mbruno and think it would look better on a younger princess. Still, it is wonderful that it finally found its way out of the vault.