The 29-year-old, who chose a beautiful hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace gown designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, wore a diamond “halo” tiara was made by Cartier in 1936.
It was purchased by The Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) three weeks before he succeeded his brother as King.
The stunning headpiece was presented to The Queen by her mother, on her 18th birthday, so it is a very special item for Kate to be presented with on the day of her wedding to Prince William.
It’s all so lovely and traditional...how fitting that her middle name is Elizabeth.