A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirms to Vogue that Kate Middleton wore the Lover’s Knot tiara paired with Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace. They were first spotted on the duchess through the window of a Bentley, perched delicately around her head and neck.
The Lover’s Knot tiara is quite the adornment, containing 19 diamond arches decorated with 38 drop-pearls. It was commissioned for Queen Mary in 1913, made by British jewelry house Garrard.
The Duchess dazzled as she arrived at Buckingham Palace for tonight’s state banquet. The evening is in honor of King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in London for a two-day state visit.
A look at the senior royals at tonight’s banquet, from left to right: Queen Máxima, King Willem-Alexander, The Queen, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
Now to the gems we see shimmering on the Duchess’s neck. A hearty “thank you” to all who pointed out this is Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace.
It was fun seeing everyone wearing white-tie this evening. We will see Kate again next week but in a more casual environment; here’s more info from our Kate’s Calendar page.
The image of the Queen shows her in formal attire and wearing a tiara. The oval is surrounded by diamonds topped by a red enameled crown. One element of Kate’s order marks a significant change: it is painted on glass, not ivory.
