Why Kate Middleton does not own her tiaras – royal jewellery expert explains [Video]

The Duchess of Edinburgh wowed royal fans when she wore the Lotus Flower Tiara for the first time to the Japan State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.

The diamond floral-themed headpiece was last seen on the Princess of Wales at the Diplomatic Reception in 2022, who was absent from the glittering event amid her ongoing cancer treatment.

Sophie’s appearance in the tiara sparked questions from royal watchers on social media about who the tiara actually belongs to.

Lauren Kiehna of The Court Jeweller explains why the Princess of Wales does not actually own the jewels and they are not part of her personal collection.

She tells HELLO!: “All four of the tiaras worn by the Princess of Wales belong to the sovereign. They were offered to her as loans, first by Queen Elizabeth II, and more recently by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Kate has also been loaned other pieces of jewellery, including necklaces, brooches, and earrings, for important occasions.”

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