**Return of the Strathmore Rose Tiara: A Royal Revival**
Kate Middleton has brought the Strathmore Rose Tiara back into the spotlight. This magnificent jewel, known for its distinctive floral pattern, reappeared from the royal vaults when the Princess of Wales wore it to a State Banquet in November.
The tiara was made in England in the nineteenth century and comprises a diamond bandeau with five flowers and diamond sprays. Each rose may be separated and worn as a brooch, allowing for more design options. It’s feasible that the Princess may wear a rose brooch for a future engagement. Furthermore, the diamonds in the heart of each blossom can be changed with sapphires, which might compliment Kate’s engagement ring and other sapphire jewelry.
The Strathmore Rose Tiara can be worn on the forehead in a way similar to the 1920s ‘flapper’ vogue. The late Queen Mother frequently wore this style, maintaining faithful to the trend of her day.
**A History of the Strathmore Rose Tiara**
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Mother) received the Strathmore Rose Tiara as a wedding present from her parents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, in 1923. Lady Elizabeth, who married Prince Albert (later King George VI), acquired this antique item from London dealer Catchpole & Williams.
Lady Elizabeth wore the tiara in a number of official photos early in her marriage, but it was not seen in public for over a century. The tiara made its long-awaited return in 2023, when Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore it to Buckingham Palace for a State Banquet honoring South Korea’s visiting president.
While Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family have not worn this tiara in public, its recent appearance on the Princess of Wales marks a new chapter in its storied history.
The Princess of Wales’ choice of the Strathmore Rose Tiara has delighted royal fans. This stunning design routinely tops polls predicting which royal headpiece lovers are most thrilled to see. The Princess’ choice to dazzle in this ancient tiara has stunned many, and there is hope that we may see it again in the future.
Furthermore, since Kate’s jewelry collection includes the Strathmore Rose Tiara, it’s possible that the individual flowers may be worn as brooches in the near future.