Princess Kate’s brings back ‘forgotten’ royal tiara that’s worth an eye-watering £500,000

Kate, the is a recognised fashion icon around the globe thanks to her classy and regal style. The 42-year-old is known for embracing traditional wear but giving it a modern feminine twist, and it comes as no surprise that she decided to dig out a treasured tiara from the vault, honouring the late .

Over the years the pair struck up a close bond, with the Princess being left inspired by her incredible 70-year reign. It has also been suggested that the Queen was a gentle guide who encouraged Kate’s work and strongest beliefs when it came to her chosen patronages.

Since her death on September 8 2022, Princess Kate has honoured the Queen through her fashion choices in several ways. Last year Princess Kate was spotted in a jaw-dropping ensemble after attending a state dinner at Buckingham Palace, during their .

She wore the . It dates back to 1923 and was given as a wedding gift given to the Queen Mother by her father, Lord Strathmore before she married the Duke of York in the 20th century.

The unique details represent a garland of wild roses which was handcrafted with diamonds which resemble flower crowns. Meanwhile, it was originally purch

The Queen Mother died in 2002 and bequeathed her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, the tiara in her last will in her testament.

However, she never wore it in public during her lifetime and it stayed in the royal vault for decades.

It is believed that no woman has ever worn it since the 1930s and it was left untouched. Rumours suggested that perhaps it was either damaged or too fragile to be worn again.

Thanks to Princess Kate the rare diamond diadem has been given a new life and caught the attention of royal onlookers

The spellbinding piece of jewellery can be styled in several ways – either over the forehead, placed upon the hair or dismantled to form five individual brooches.

According to The Queen’s Diamonds by Sir Hugh Roberts, it “reflects the naturalistic style of head ornaments popular from the mid-19th century onwards.”

At the time the princess also wore a Jenny Packham white dress with gold detailing – upon her chest was her Family Order.

She also chose to wear her Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, which was awarded to her in 2019 by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to the sovereign.

The Princess of Wales was the full embodiment of her status as a queen in waiting, and after looking undeniably breathtaking.