Special Meaning Behind Meghan Markle's Diamond Tiara Lent to Her by the Queen
All around this country — and others — fans and aficionados of all things royal woke up this morning with Christmas-morning anticipation, ready to watch the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The much-anticipated event has been broadcast live nearly everywhere, to ensure that everyone can get a taste of the ceremony and participate in some form from afar.
Markle made a stunning bride in her understated dress by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The two worked together to make sure the dress was just what Markle wanted.
The Cathedral-length veil, suitable for a royal wedding, has an inside story as well. Markle wanted to be as inclusive as possible, and Keller worked with her on that as well, as told on the Kensington Palace Twitter account.
“Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony,” the tweet read.
“Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition.”
Dresses and veils are fairly common at weddings, but one element that set Markle apart (besides the quality of her dress and veil) was the tiara.
Royal brides are expected to wear tiaras, and there is — of course — meaning behind their choices. The choice of tiara is almost as important as the dress.
Catherine Middleton wore the Cartier Halo Tiara bought by King George VI in 1936 for his wife as a gift. She paired it with simple but elegant earrings.
Some thought that Meghan might opt for the same tiara, but it’s currently part of a display and unavailable for use.
There were a handful of other tiaras that fans suspected might make the final cut, but the one Markle ended up choosing went brilliantly with the elegant simplicity of her couture dress.
Markle ended up opting for a bandeau tiara that dates back to 1836. It was a lovely gesture as she married into the family.
The Kensington Palace also offered more details on the piece.
“The veil is held in place by Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, lent to Ms. Markle by The Queen. The diamond bandeau is English and was made in 1932, with the entre brooch dating from 1893.”
The brooch at the center has been set with a sapphire in the past, but Markle chose to go with the traditional wedding colors and stick to diamond.
Paired with a set of modest earrings, the only sparkle that was brighter than the stones in that tiara was the looks in the bride and groom’s eyes as they saw each other. All the best to the happy couple!
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