
In 1977, as she celebrated the 25th year of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh embarked on a Silver Jubilee tour of Commonwealth nations. In New Zealand, she wore major jewels—and her newest tiara!—for the opening of parliament.
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In 1977, as she celebrated the 25th year of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh embarked on a Silver Jubilee tour of Commonwealth nations. In New Zealand, she wore major jewels—and her newest tiara!—for the opening of parliament.

There was exciting tiara news out of Norway at the end of last week! We now know which tiara Princess Ingrid Alexandra received as an eighteenth-birthday gift in January…

The signature piece of the Queen’s parure of diamond and aquamarine jewels has evolved over the decades, from a smaller bandeau-style tiara to the imposing diadem she wears today. In today’s article, we’re taking a closer look at an appearance from the set’s original tiara.