Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenieare known for theirwhimsical hats, but neither have worn the most glamorous type of royal headpiece there is: tiaras.
Queen-to-beKate Middletonwears the ultimate sparkling accessory for special occasions — including the Queen’sCartier Halo tiaraon her wedding day in 2011 and the theQueen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiarafor awhite-tie palace party last year.And the Duchess of Sussex,Meghan Markle,stunned in theQueen Mary Diamond Bandeauat her May wedding toPrince Harry. So why can’t Queen Elizabeth’s own granddaughters try one on?
AlthoughPrincess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenieare directly related to the monarch, there’s one big difference between them and their cousins’ wives: marriage.
It’s tradition that tiaras are reserved for married women, and most royal brides wear tiaras for the first time on their wedding day. (There are, however, exceptions: Elizabeth’s only daughter, Princess Anne, wore one at age 17 to the state opening of Parliament, and Princess Margaret wore them on and off throughout her life.)
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The good news is royal fans won’t have to wait long for Eugenie to sport her first tiara. The younger daughter ofPrince Andrewis set to marryfiancé Jack Brooksbankon Oct. 12, and it’s widely expected that a stunning headpiece will be part of her bridal look.
The odd-on favorite is the York Diamond Tiara, which her motherSarah “Fergie” Fergusonwore at her wedding to Prince Andrew. The sparkler, which was commissioned especially for Fergie as a gift fromQueen Elizabethfor her wedding, would carry a special meaning for the bride.
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Of course, Eugenie can always follow in Kate and Meghan’s footsteps and borrow another accessory from her grandmother for the big day.Queen Elizabeth loaned Katethe Cartier Halo tiara on her wedding day, and Meghan also wore a tiara straight from the Queen’s jewelry vault.
source: people.com
