Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, is first in line to inherit one of Princess Diana’s most iconic pieces of jewellery.
The stunning tiara was worn by the late Princess of Wales on her wedding day in 1981 when she married then-Prince Charles.
According to royal insiders, Princess Charlotte’s status as Princess Diana’s eldest granddaughter means she will have first pick when it comes to choosing which treasures she inherits at the age of 18.
Speaking in 2021, an insider close to both the Cambridge and Spencer families said that eight-year-old Princess Charlotte would “have the pick of the palace jewels”.
It’s thought that Princess Charlotte’s age, as well as her higher position in the royal line of inheritance, will give her priority over Prince Harry’s daughter Princess Lilibet, who is only two years old.
The iconic Spencer Tiara – which is easily the most precious heirloom held by the Spencer family – currently lives in the family home, Althorp House, and is under the care of Princess Diana’s younger brother Earl Charles Spencer.
However, one insider claimed that the tiara had already been earmarked for a grand future.
In an interview with GoodToKnow, the royal source said: “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.”
Meanwhile, another palace insider spoke to NewIdea about Princess Charlotte’s “giddy excitement” over inheriting the priceless heirloom.
They said: “Lotte knows all about her ‘Granny Diana’ – after all, Diana is one of her middle names.
“She’s also seen pictures of her wearing the tiara. Charlotte is more than aware that she’s a princess, and she’s already got plastic tiaras and gowns to play dress-ups in. It’s very cute.”
Princess Charlotte’s jewellery collection is set to be magnificent, as rumours swirl that she will also inherit the emerald-encrusted Vladimir Tiara, beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
As for the Spencer Tiara, its history is long and complex. It has existed in one form or another since the 1700s, when it was created for the Viscountess Montagu.
According to luxury broker Sotheby’s, the tiara was remodelled by Garrad in the 1930s, resulting in the iconic garland-style headpiece.
