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Royal Wedding (Tiaras)

Sweet_Serenity — Sun, 06 May 2018 09:54:59 GMT

When it comes to wearing "something borrowed," Megan Markle is marrying the right family. Her bridal look of course includes a top-secret dress, but the tiara she wears on top of her head contains plenty of significance as well.

"Every major British royal bride since 1922 has worn a tiara," royal jewelry expert Ella Kay of the The Court Jeweler told GoodHousekeeping.com.

Prince Charles could very well gift his future daughter-in-law a new diadem;

both Sarah, Duchess of York, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex received new toppers on their wedding days.

However, Take a peek in Queen Elizabeth's vault of jewels and you'll see why receiving a loaner is just as cool. While Kate's Middleton's pick, the Cartier-Halo tiara, will be on display in Australia during the wedding, but there's plenty of other diamond-encrusted headpieces to choose from. Plus! they're surprisingly easy to personalize as well.

While Megan's untraditional fashion choices make predictions tough, here are Kay's top picks for Prince Harry's fiancee on her wedding day.

The Strathmore Rose Tiara

Elizabeth, Duchess of York, the future Queen Mother circa 1926 portrait.

The Cartier-Bandeau

Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara

As for the dark horse pick, keep an eye out for this classic inspired by a popular Romanov style Queen Elizabeth (than a princess) 1947.

The Spencer Family Tiara

The tiara has beautiful curved floral motifs studded with diamonds. In contrast with normal Royal Tiaras the Spencer tiara is a combination of several elements. Two are said to have come from a tiara owned by Frances, Viscoutess Montagu and left to Lady Sarah Spencer 1875.

The central element was a wedding gift from Lady Sarah Spencer to Cynthia,

Viscoutess Althrop (Diana's grandmother) in 1919.

Or No tiar at All

This option's a real longshot, even considering all the ways this royal wedding breaks with tradition. St.George's feels more like a cathedral than a chapel even though it's not. The space demands grandeur.

Re: Royal Wedding (Tiaras)

Nataliesgramma — Sun, 06 May 2018 09:52:04 GMT

I think it will be the Rose Tiara.......here is a close up

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 06 May 2018 11:37:10 GMT

I think she'll wear one of Diana's as a way of paying homage to her at their wedding.

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SharkE — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:57:51 GMT

I've got the big book of Queen's Jewels and the prettiest one is a Russian piece. Similar to the above picture of Queen Elizabeth's , but, even more ornate. More diamonds, etc. Think it would be to much for MM because she'll never be Queen she can get by with a lesser piece. Be too overpowering for her future station.

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cimeranrose — Sun, 06 May 2018 22:35:31 GMT

I would love to see her wear the Spencer family tiara.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 07 May 2018 13:47:54 GMT

@cimeranrose

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 07 May 2018 14:17:07 GMT

@cimeranrose wrote:
I would love to see her wear the Spencer family tiara.

As I would too @cimeranrose. What a tribute to Diana that would be.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 07 May 2018 14:23:17 GMT

@cimeranrose

Fascinating learning about the Spencer Tiara, Easily available online.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 07 May 2018 14:34:08 GMT

@cimeranrose

SECRETS of ALTHORP-THE SPENCERS

PBS production now on Netflix. Must see! In fact off now to watch again.

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MoJoV — Tue, 08 May 2018 01:54:33 GMT

Wow,those early royal brides had quite the eyebrows,didn't they? I hope the newest bride wears something from Diana's side as a remembrance. Whatever she wears she will be lovely.

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cimeranrose — Tue, 08 May 2018 02:44:05 GMT

@Sweet_Serenity Thank you for recommending "Secrets of Althorpe The Spencers." I watched it tonight. What a beautiful and historic estate. I hope William and Harry will take their children to Althorpe over the years to connect with their mother's side of family history.

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Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 08 May 2018 04:41:30 GMT

@cimeranrose

I have watched it three times, every time see something new. I have no doubts about William and Harry taking their children to Althorpe manor. The families remain very close. Stay tune: The Royal Wedding, Diana's family playing huge role in the ceremony, making sure Diana is included.

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nrm — Tue, 08 May 2018 05:06:19 GMT

I read an article that said that Harry has the option of having a tiara made for Meghan.

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sunala — Tue, 08 May 2018 20:29:46 GMT

@Sweet_Serenity wrote:
@cimeranrose

OMG look at those sparkles!!! That's the one I want!!!

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Sweet_Serenity — Wed, 09 May 2018 05:51:15 GMT

@sunala

What stands out, way Diana is walking, elegant and graceful. Then slightly lowers her eyes, in this particular scene almost as if she is floating in air.

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emjspnr — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:23:18 GMT

Thank you for posting the tiara pix!

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Maltichonmom17 — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:35:23 GMT

@Sweet_Serenity wrote:
@cimeranrose

This one has my vote ❤️ It would be a sweet, sentimental way to remember Prince Harry's mother on their wedding day. I remember being mesmerized by Diana walking down the aisle wearing that tiara. I loved how how her veil sparkled in the light. Like a fairy tale princess.

Second vote goes to the Strathmore Rose tiara.

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beach-mom — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:37:59 GMT

My vote is for Diana's too, but it might be a little much for Meghan. I can see her wearing something simpler. Maybe Diana had another one, or maybe the Queen will select the perfect one for her!

OT - I think Prince Charles' walking her halfway down the aisle is a great idea! Her mom will be nervous enough, and that way she will be able to sit and relax and enjoy watching her daughter walk down. And what a way to bond with your FIL!

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Oznell — Fri, 18 May 2018 18:02:46 GMT

My style book on Diana showed a lot of the royal tiaras. I do like the Spencer one, for a certain curving, romantic "movement" to it-- so gorgeous.

The spiky one that Princess Elizabeth is wearing is striking, and since geometric, might read as more modern? If so that could look super on Meghan as well.

Meghan is so beautiful, she will absolutely look like a fairy tale princess, whatever the topper....

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faeriemoon — Fri, 18 May 2018 18:34:54 GMT

I have a feeling that she will wear one of the queen's tiaras to make the statement that the queen fully approves of this marriage. I have said that I think the Spencer tiara is the prettiest, but I think she'll wear one of the queen's.

I too read that Harry may have one made for her, but I still think, for the sake of appearances, she'll wear one from the collection.

Adding: I kind of like the Cartier pictured above.