
Today, the former Empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi, celebrates her birthday. With that milestone in mind, we’ve got a look back today at an interesting tiara moment for the former shahbanou at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden half a century ago.
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Today, the former Empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi, celebrates her birthday. With that milestone in mind, we’ve got a look back today at an interesting tiara moment for the former shahbanou at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden half a century ago.

The always-elegant Duchess of Gloucester had a busy bejeweled week earlier this month, wearing classic brooches from her collection in Sheffield and London.

When tiaras are sparkling for royal gala events, there are often women on the periphery of the royal fold wearing equally splendid tiaras and jewels. These often belong to ladies-in-waiting, and later this month, a tiara worn by one of them will be sold to a new buyer.