While many things come with being a member of the royal family, such as meeting state leaders from all over the world and meeting members of the public, there are dressier moments that come with it as well.
The British royal family owns a pretty extensive number of tiaras that cost more than most people’s houses.
Greville Emerald Kokoschnik Tiara
Probably the most expensive tiara the royal family owns, the Greville Emerald Kokoschnik Tiara has been in the family for over eight decades!
It was given to the Queen Mother in 1943 and was said to be her favorite. It is 90 carats and 13 emerald pieces and is said to be worth over $11 million, according to She Knows.
Burmese Ruby Tiara
The story of the Burmese Ruby Tiara is somewhat controversial, as Queen Elizabeth II dismantled the original for a newer version.
The original gift was a wedding gift to the late queen, known as the Nizam of Hyderabad Tiara. However, in the 1970s, she used the diamonds from it to create the tiara, along with some rubies she was gifted from the people of Myanmar, according to The Court Jeweller. It is worth somewhere between $6.5 and $13 million.
Fringe Tiara
The Fringe Tiara has been in the royal family for centuries and has been worn by Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth.
The tiara was initially a necklace but was worn as the tiara for both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne’s weddings. It is worth between $6.8 and $9 million.
Belgian Sapphire Tiara
Possibly one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most famous tiaras was her Belgian Sapphire tiara.
According to BuzzFeed, the tiara initially belonged to Princess Louise of Belgium, who was forced to sell her jewelry, and has been worn by Elizabeth and Queen Camilla. It is said to be worth in the region of $6.8 million.
Lotus Flower Tiara
The Lotus Flower Tiara is a favorite of Princess Catherine, and the jewels originally belonged to the Queen Mother from a necklace that was a present from her husband, King George VI, on their wedding day.
With its mixture of diamonds and pearls, this necklace is said to be worth around $4 million, according to Yahoo.
Greville Tiara
One tiara that Queen Camilla favors and that was a favorite of the late Queen Mother is the Greville Tiara.
When Camilla came into possession of it, she decided to add a few extra rows of diamonds. Because of this, the tiara is said to be worth somewhere between $2.4 and $3.7 million.
Meander Tiara
The Meander Tiara is a favorite of Princess Anne’s, as it was given to her as a present by her late father, Prince Philip, having been originally gifted to his mother, Princess Alice, according to British Vogue.
It was also worn by Anne’s daughter Zara at her wedding. While the exact amount isn’t known, it’s reportedly worth in the region of $2 to $4 million.
Diamond Bandeau Tiara
The Diamond Bandeau Tiara was first owned by Queen Mary and contains a brooch that she wore in 1893.
This was most famously the tiara Meghan Markle wore at her wedding to Prince Harry, per Town & Country. It is reportedly worth $2.2 million.
Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara
The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara contains various diamonds and pearls from the royal vault and was initially made in 1914 for Queen Mary.
However, it is most famous for being worn by Princess Diana and is worth around $1.1 million.
Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
The Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara was famously worn by Princess Catherine at her wedding to Prince William, having been gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth II.
It was initially a gift from George VI to the Queen Mother, which was then given to Elizabeth on her 18th birthday. It is reportedly worth $1.1 million.
Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Most well-known for being Elizabeth II’s favorite tiara, the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara was smuggled out of Russia by Grand Duchess Vladimir.
She then went on to sell it to Queen Mary. Due to years of damage, Mary had it repaired and had a feature put in so she could switch between wearing it with pearls or emeralds, according to Tatler. It is worth $460,000.
The Spencer Family Tiara
While it didn’t initially belong to the royal family, the Spencer Family Tiara was worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day to the then-Prince Charles.
Diana’s grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, first came into possession of the tiara in 1919. According to Express, it is worth $440,000.
