The seven-year-old is the first-born granddaughter of the late Princess Diana
harlotte of Wales may only be 10 years old, but there’s been whispers she’ll inherit Princess Diana‘s Spencer tiara which she wore on her wedding day.
Princess Charlotte is set to be given the iconic heirloom in the future, royal experts have predicted.
The exquisite piece of jewellery, crafted in 1767 originally, was remodelled in the 1930s to what it looks like today. Princess Diana wore the tiara on her wedding day to the now King Charles, back in 1981.
Princess Diana wore the Spencer tiara for her wedding day
Princess Diana used the Spencer Tiara to secure her 140-metre tulle veil on her wedding day to King Charles, then the Prince Of Wales.
The Spencer Tiara is designed in a garland style. A heart sits pride of place in the centre and it is flanked by scrolls and flowers shaped like trumpets and stars. Mounted in gold, it is set with dozens of rose-cut, cushion and pear-shaped diamonds.
Aged just 19, she observed age-old tiara etiquette by using one from her own family. Traditionally, brides have done this on their wedding day rather than borrow one from the royal vault.
Meghan Markle, however, was loaned a diamond tiara from Queen Elizabeth II when she married Prince Harry.
Harry and Meghan now have their own daughter, Lillibet, one. However, they have reportedly agreed to let niece Charlotte have the Spencer Tiara as she was Diana’s first-born granddaughter.
Will Princess Charlotte be able to wear Diana’s Spencer tiara?
Palace insiders claimed that Princess Charlotte – daughter of Diana’s son William – will be given “the pick of the palace jewels” when she is older – including the Spencer tiara.
But the source claimed: “Prince William is close with his uncle and has asked if his mother’s namesake tiara can be given to Charlotte someday.
“William is quite aware the Earl has daughters of his own, but the two have agreed that Diana’s iconic piece belongs to her first granddaughter.”
Another royal source claims Charlotte is fully aware of the iconic piece.
“Lottie knows all about her Granny Diana – after all, Diana is one of her middle names,” the insider said to Australia’s New Idea magazine.
“She’s also seen pictures of her wearing the tiara.”
However, the idea of Princess Charlotte actually receiving Princess Diana’s wedding tiara is ultimately down to the Spencer family. It’s currently in Charles’ possession, so there is no telling what the future holds for the young royal.
How much is Diana’s tiara worth?
It is one of the most famous tiaras in modern history and is estimated to be worth £400,000.
Max Stone, from Stephen Stone jewellers, said: “Based on the selling price of a similar Spencer family tiara, I’d estimate this piece to be worth around £400,000.
“With its incredible detail and the high-quality diamonds, not to mention its popularity, this is no doubt a very valuable heirloom.”
According to reports, Diana found most tiaras gave her a headache.
As a result, she preferred the Spencer Tiara for its “lightness and comfort”.
