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Queen Camilla Dazzles in an Iconic 132-Year-Old Diamond Tiara Once Beloved by Queen Elizabeth
- Queen Camilla wore the 132-year-old Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara at a Windsor Castle state banquet on December 3.
- The tiara, once owned by Queen Mary, is famed for its long association with Queen Elizabeth II.
- Queen Elizabeth II wore the tiara in major royal events, including her last foreign state visit in 2015.
- The piece is linked to Diana and Kate via its later history and the Lover's Knot transformation.
- The tiara is tied to the Lover's Knot, a symbol associated with Princess Diana and Kate Middleton.
- Camilla complemented the look with a turquoise gown and diamond jewelry.
- The event featured the German president and first lady as guests at Windsor Castle.
- Queen Mary gave the tiara to Elizabeth II in 1947, establishing its royal lineage.
- The piece is described as a historic diadem set in silver and gold with diamond-encrusted festoon and fleur-de-lis designs.
- The parade underscored royal jewelry's ongoing role in formal state occasions.
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