ComScore

Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana’s Favorite Headpiece to Her Latest Royal Engagement

Kate Middleton broke out her favorite tiara for her latest royal engagement. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Diplomatic Corps reception, an annual event for 1,000 guests including ambassadors, high commissioners and government officials, on Wednesday evening. The event, which took place at Buckingham Palace, was hosted by Queen Elizabeth. 

For the occasion, Middleton opted for a navy velvet gown with long sleeves by Alexander McQueen paired with a Nizam of Hyderabad necklace and a sash and medals signifying honors bestowed to her by Her Majesty. She topped off her look with her go-to headpiece—the Lover’s Knot or Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara.  

gettyimages 1188052257
WPA Pool / Pool/ Getty Images

The tiara (which is more than a century old) was originally commissioned from the jeweler Garrard by Queen Mary in 1913 or 1914 and is a replica of a tiara owned by Mary’s grandmother, Princess Augusta of Hesse.

princess diana
Princess Diana Archive / Stringer/ Getty Images

The sparkling piece features pearls hanging from diamond pretzel-shaped knots. And while it has become one of Middleton’s favorites over the years, it was also a favorite of the late Princess Diana.

This special Diplomatic Corps reception is one of the highlights of the royal year and a pre-Christmas tradition. Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, were also in attendance and greeting guests.

So, how do we get the invite to this shindig next year? Asking for a friend...


news
/ Clara Stein
Kate Middleton Releases New Video for UK Mother’s Day After Last Year’s Photo Controversy (and I Spy a Ring Change)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Selena Gomez Is a Vision In Red (& I’m Getting ‘Sex and the City’ Vibes)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Jennifer Garner Asked Ina Garten for Cooking Advice—And Their Exchange Was Peak Bestie Energy
news
/ Clara Stein
Duchess Sophie Wears Elevated Dress & Blazer Combo (and There’s a Hidden Meaning)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Gabrielle Union Posts Adorable Video of ‘First Driving Lesson’ with Daughter Kaavia
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Meghan Markle’s Soap Nails Deserve a Spot on Your Spring Mood Board
news
/ Greta Heggeness
George Clooney Explains Why He’s ‘Not Doing Romantic Films Anymore’ (And, Um, I Don’t Agree)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
King Charles’s Former Gardener Recalls Hilarious Wedding Mix-Up—Involving Princess Eugenie and Beatrice!
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Millie Bobby Brown Is Nearly Unrecognizable with Her New Hair
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Fergie Shares Rare Childhood Pic & Writes Moving Letter to Her Younger Self After Turning 50
news
/ Rachel Bowie
King Charles Is Out of the Hospital & This Royal Was the First to Visit (It’s Not Who You Would Expect!)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Pamela Anderson Stuns in No-Makeup Look in NYC (And Her Body Language Is *So* Telling)
news
/ Greta Heggeness
Queen Camilla’s Necklace Has a Very Special Meaning (& I Almost Missed It)
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Buckingham Palace Issues Rare Statement on King Charles’ Health
news
/ Clara Stein
Reese Witherspoon Posts 9-Word Anxiety Hack on IG and It's Honestly Genius
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Princess Eugenie’s Unique Engagement Ring Was on Full Display at Recent Outing—Here’s Why It Reminds Us of Princess Diana’s
See More