15 Royal Jewels Queen Elizabeth Entrusted to Catherine

Queen Elizabeth II gave Catherine, Princess of Wales, access to some of the most extraordinary jewels in the royal collection—but what did these choices reveal about Catherine’s future role?

This video explores 15 magnificent tiaras, necklaces, earrings and brooches worn by Catherine through loans or access granted during Queen Elizabeth’s reign. From the Cartier Halo Tiara and the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace to historic pearls closely associated with the late Queen, each jewel carries a remarkable royal history.

These appearances connected Catherine with generations of royal women and came to symbolize continuity between Queen Elizabeth’s reign and the monarchy’s future. But which jewels belong to the Royal Collection, which came from Elizabeth’s personal collection, and which may Catherine wear again?

Which of these royal jewels looks most magnificent on Catherine? Share your choice in the comments.

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