Camilla, the Queen, donned the cherished Sapphire Tiara of Queen Elizabeth II at the French state banquet.
The Belgian Sapphire Tiara, a dazzling piece of royal jewellery, has been a favoured accessory for Queen Camilla and her predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II. With a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, this tiara has been a significant part of the British royal family's jewellery collection.
Originally a necklace owned by **Princess Louise of Belgium**, the tiara's transformation into a headpiece took place in the 1900s. It later became part of Queen Elizabeth II's extensive jewellery collection in the 1960s, following its purchase and subsequent conversion into a tiara in 1963.
Queen Elizabeth II showcased the Belgian Sapphire Tiara on several notable occasions, including the Colombian State Banquet in 2016 and for her official Windsor Castle portrait in 2019. Queen Camilla has also embraced the tiara's legacy, wearing it on multiple occasions since becoming the consort.
One of the tiara's unique features is its ability to be worn alongside other sapphire pieces, such as the George VI Sapphire Parure, which was often paired with it during state tours in the 1960s and 1970s. However, after its transformation, the tiara could no longer be used as a necklace due to the modifications made to fit Queen Elizabeth II's sapphire set.
Last night, Queen Camilla donned the Belgian Sapphire Tiara for the State Banquet in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. This was not her first time wearing the tiara, as she also wore it for the State Banquet for President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa in November 2022.
Meanwhile, in New York, Rachel King, a news writer at Town & Country, continues her work covering travel and lifestyle. With her work appearing in prominent publications such as Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, and Cool Hunting, King's insights into the royal family's activities are highly sought after.
As for the British royal family, King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a whirlwind weekend, leading the Royal Procession every day of Royal Ascot this year and returning from Scotland for Royal Week. Despite missing Wimbledon this summer, there is still time for the royal couple to attend the prestigious tennis tournament.
Since her coronation, Queen Camilla has turned to the royal vaults for a variety of tiara options, including the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara and the Burmese Ruby Tiara. For her recent appearances, she has chosen to pair the Belgian Sapphire Tiara with sapphire necklace, earrings, and bracelet from Queen Elizabeth's collection.
The Belgian Sapphire Tiara continues to be a favourite of Queen Camilla, adding a touch of royal elegance to her appearances. Its rich history and connection to the royal family make it a valuable and beloved piece in the British royal jewellery collection.
- The transformation of the Belgian Sapphire Tiara from a necklace to a headpiece occurred in the early 1900s.
- Queen Camilla has chosen to wear the Belgian Sapphire Tiara alongside other sapphire pieces from Queen Elizabeth's collection on multiple occasions.
- After being purchased and converted into a tiara in 1963, the Belgian Sapphire Tiara became part of Queen Elizabeth II's extensive jewellery collection.
- Queen Camilla wore the Belgian Sapphire Tiara for the State Banquet in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron last night.
- The rich history and significant role of the Belgian Sapphire Tiara in the British royal family's jewellery collection make it a valuable and beloved piece.
- Rachel King, a news writer at Town & Country, covers travel and lifestyle, with her work appearing in prominent publications such as Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, and Cool Hunting.
- Queen Camilla has turned to the royal vaults, choosing to wear the Burmese Ruby Tiara and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara among others, for her recent appearances.
- Queen Camilla paired the Belgian Sapphire Tiara with sapphire necklace, earrings, and bracelet from Queen Elizabeth's collection for her recent appearances.
- With her whirlwind weekend, leading the Royal Procession every day of Royal Ascot this year and returning from Scotland for Royal Week, King Charles and Queen Camilla have been busy this season.
- Despite missing Wimbledon this summer, there is still time for the royal couple to attend the prestigious tennis tournament.
