Who will wear the Queen's Diamond Diadem? One of the rarest in the royal's jewellery collection, the George IV State Diadem could be inherited by Queen Consort Camilla and eventually, the Princess of Wales
September 29, 2022 - 12:04 BST Georgia Brown The late Queen Elizabeth II's jewellery collection is the most impressive in the world, with everything from glittering tiaras to diamond-encrusted diadems, strings of pearls and more at her disposal.One of the rarest pieces in the Crown Jewels collection of 23,578 gemstones is the George IV State Diadem, officially known as the Diamond Diadem. George IV commissioned Rundell & Bridge to make the piece in 1820 for £8,216.
Which royal will wear the Diamond Diadem next? The glittering diamond-encrusted piece is unlikely to make a public appearance anytime soon. The Royal Collection Trust states the diadem has only been worn by four queens since the 19th Century: Queen Victoria, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth II.A typically more feminine piece, it seems most likely that King Charles III's wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will be the next to wear the statement crown, rather than the monarch himself.
When Prince William becomes King, his wife will inherit Camilla's title of Queen Consort. The Princess of Wales will then share the privilege to wear the prized jewels.The silver and gold-lined diadem features a narrow band edged with pearls, surmounted by four crosses pattée, and four sprays representing the national emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland - roses, shamrocks and thistles.
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