Princess of Wales wears tiara of royal dynasty which hasn't been worn since 1930

Kate Middleton recently donned the tiara of the late Queen Rose Stratmore for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The event was part of the official visit by President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The 41-year-old Duchess of Cambridge joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and other members of the royal family for the occasion.

For the event, Prince William's wife chose an elegant, cream-colored gown adorned with gemstones and a blue ribbon across the shoulder. The dress suited the princess perfectly, evoking the look of a 19th-century bride. Dresses of this style were a staple of women's wardrobes during that era, showcasing restrained beauty and elegance.

In honor of the occasion, Kate also decided to wear a tiara that had not been worn since 1930. This floral headpiece is part of the collection of the Queen Mother and belongs to Queen Rose Strathmore.

Historical details about the tiara worn by Kate Middleton

According to The Court Jeweller, the tiara's name originates from the Queen Mother's father, the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, who presented the accessory as a wedding gift when she married Prince Albert, the future King George VI and father of Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth II inherited the tiara from her mother in 2002 but never wore it publicly during her lifetime. For many years, it was discussed as a possible wedding diadem for various royal brides, but it remained in obscurity until 2023 when the Duchess of Cambridge brought it back into the spotlight.

Kate Middleton wears the tiara of the Srathmore Princess (photo: instagram.com/katemiddletonprincessofwales)