Meghan had been presented with several tiara options and preferred an emerald tiara, but the undefined provenance of its jewels meant it was not deemed a suitable choice.
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Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
But the vast majority of Mary Kay recruits have never known a rhinestone tiara.
Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
The diadem was inherited by King George IV’s sister-in-law, Queen Adelaide, and has since been passed down to every queen regnant and consort.
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