Camilla, the Queen, dons a tiatra steeped in personal history at the U.S. State Banquet
In the grandeur of Windsor Castle, a historic moment unfolded as Queen Camilla, the new Queen Consort, graced the state banquet during President Donald Trump's unprecedented visit to the United States.
Accompanied by King Charles, Queen Camilla greeted the Americans for a series of welcome events earlier in the day. The monarch, resplendent in a cobalt blue dress and a beloved sapphire brooch, saved her grandest accessory for the evening.
For the state banquet, Queen Camilla donned a sapphire and diamond tiara, a piece that holds a rich history. Commissioned in 1963 by Queen Elizabeth II, the tiara was crafted from an antique sapphire and diamond necklace that once belonged to Princess Louise of Belgium.
Interestingly, during Trump's first state banquet in 2019, Camilla wore a different tiara. The sapphire and diamond tiara was conspicuously absent from that event, and the tiara she wore then has not been previously mentioned in this article.
However, at the 2022 state banquet, the sapphire tiara made a triumphant return, adorning Queen Camilla's head for her very first state banquet as queen consort. The tiara's resplendent brilliance added an extra dash of royal glamour to the evening.
Lauren Hubbard, a freelance writer and a contributor to Town & Country, covered this event. Hubbard, who specialises in beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails, brings her unique insights to the royal world.
The Diamond Boucheron tiara, also known as the Greville tiara, was notably absent from this event. This tiara, a favourite among the royal family, has been worn by several members, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cornwall herself, on various occasions.
As the evening unfolded, the state banquet at Windsor Castle was a testament to the enduring allure of tradition, the elegance of the royal family, and the unique bond between the UK and the US.
