Strathmore Rose Tiara: Kate adorns rare tiara seen in public after almost a century
Nov 22, 2023, 12:34 IST
Srishti Sisodia
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Nov 22, 2023, 12:34 IST
Srishti Sisodia
Kate Middleton wore a rare tiara as she attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
Kate picked the Strathmore Rose tiara, which dates back to the 18th century and one she had never worn before.
The stunning floral tiara had not been seen in nearly nine decades, that is reportedly since the 1930s. It was part of Queen Mother's collection.
Its name comes from Queen Mother's father, the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
The tiara was a wedding present when she married Prince Albert. Kate is the second person to wear the Strathmore Rose tiara in public after Queen Mother.
The tiara features a garland of leaves and wild roses with diamonds set in gold and silver. The flowers can also be worn as brooches and some reports say that the central element of flowers can be interchanged with sapphires.
The tiara can be worn with two different frames, one across the forehead or on top of the head. It was used both ways by Queen Mother.