Duchess Catherine is usually known for her modest dressing, love of coatdresses, and tendency to recycle outfits, but on Wednesday night, the Duchess let her hair down (metaphorically, of course, her hair was styled into a glamorous up do) and donned some jewels.
Finally, to the relief of some royal watchers.
The Duchess has only ever worn tiara on two occasions before, at her wedding, and at a diplomatic dinner from which there is only one photo, but on Wednesday the mum-of-two’s Princess sparkle was out in full, wearing the infamous ‘Lotus Flower tiara’, two enchanting diamond cuff bracelets and a beautiful red bespoke Jenny Packham dress.
Following her tiara outing, the Duchess joins a long list of royals who have dared to sparkle, including Crown Princess Mary, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Princess Charlene, Princess Victoria, and, of course, the Queen herself.
To celebrate Catherine’s transition into the world of sparkle, we’ve compiled our absolute favourite royal sparkle moments, with tiaras, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and jewels galore!
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Kate had her first go at putting on the ritz on Wednesday, when she donned a tiara, two glittering diamond bracelet and, of course, her engagement ring.
But although she’s not used to tiaras, she can sparkle with the best of them! Kate wore this amazing necklace whilst at the Potrait Gala in 2013.
Pretty in pink! Kate wore this stunning pale pink sequined dress to a gala not long ago.
Perhaps she learnt from the best! Princess Mary knows how to put on a good show.
As evidenced here! Mary wore the exquisite Danish Ruby Parure, along with a diamond choker, brooches and necklace.
In 2014, Mary glittered in this amazing navy blue gown at the Bambi Awards.
Princess perfect! Mary stunned in this pink gown and tiara!
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, isn’t afraid to shine! The Queen lent her this stunning tiara for a wedding recently!
Diana was known for her love of pearls and sapphires, which she wore regularly. Here she is wearing one of her favourites, the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, isn’t afraid of some sparkle! She often wears this huge tiara!
Sparkle sisters! Sweden’s royal princesses, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine, like a bit of shine every now and then.
Wow. Queen Anne-Marie of Greece wore this emerald set to a gala recently.
Queen Silvia of Sweden wore The Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure, which is made up of 11 sapphires and surrounding diamonds, to Queen Margrethe’s birthday celebrations.
And, of course, Queen Elizabeth is the Queen of Sparkle!
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