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The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex have been part of the Royal British family for a long time, however, neither of them has worn the Spencer Tiara, the iconic headpiece famously worn by their late mother-in-law, Princess Diana at her wedding with Prince Charles. Given the deep connection and personal history associated with it, it’s unlikely that Prince William and Prince Harry’s wives will ever don the tiara.
Both Kate Middleton and Markle made their royal tiara debuts on their wedding days. While Middleton borrowed the Cartier Halo Tiara for her 2011 wedding, Meghan wore the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara for her 2018 wedding. Markle had only worn a tiara once, but Middleton has frequently sported various royal tiaras for formal events, with the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara becoming her favorite. However, neither of the royal women has worn the iconic Spencer Tiara, which Princess Diana famously donned for her 1981 wedding and other royal occasions.
The Spencer Tiara has been part of the Spencer Family for nearly a century and was worn by Diana’s sisters, Jane and Sarah, as well at their weddings. The headpiece was recently resurfaced on Celia McCorquodale, Princess Diana’s niece at her 2018 wedding. According to Lauren Kiehna of The Court Jeweller, the Spencer Tiara was not an option for Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton because it was never a “royal tiara.” Both of them borrowed headpieces from Queen Elizabeth’s collection.
