Royal portraits and dazzling tiaras go on display at Sotheby's in London this weekend as part of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
Also on display is a finely bound coronation Bible for Elizabeth II, one of 25 Bibles used at the June 2 1953 ceremony to mark her ascension to the throne. But you also see the path in how a monarch's image of themselves has changed." Four days of official celebrations for the historic occasion begin on June 2.
Princess Diana's Spencer tiara that she wore on her wedding day, will one day be inherited by this key member of the Royal Family.
The note then revealed, "The Spencer Tiara is now set to be inherited by Princess Charlotte." The catalog note on the Sotheby's (opens in new tab) page revealed, "Having been worn by Princess Diana at her wedding, the Spencer Tiara is one of the most famous diadems in modern history." On this spectacular wedding day, the Princess of Wales wore her family's heirloom accessory, the diamond-encrusted Spencer tiara.
The stunning tiara Princess Diana wore at her wedding to Prince Charles will soon be on display as part of a Platinum Jubilee exhibition.
According to Sotheby's, which is hosting an exhibition of 46 tiaras, John Spencer, the 8th Earl Spencer, inherited the tiara in the mid-1970s and each of his three daughters wore it at their wedding. The central motif was reportedly gifted by Lady Sarah Spencer to Viscountess Althorp, the grandmother of Princess Diana, in 1919, after which further motifs were added until the tiara reached its present state. The stunning tiara Princess Diana wore at her wedding to Prince Charles will soon be on display as part of a Platinum Jubilee exhibition.
The Spencer tiara will be on display at Sotheby's in London as part of their Platinum Jubilee celebrations. By Monique Jessen May 27, 2022 11:36 AM.
The central heart-shaped motif was a particularly sentimental part of the design as it was a gift to Diana's grandmother Lady Cynthia Hamilton on her wedding day in 1919. Reported to have been initially created in 1767 and embellished over the years, the tiara was refashioned into its current design by Garrard in the 1930s and currently belongs to Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. The famous Spencer tiara actually belongs to Diana's family, who can trace their aristocratic lineage back to the Tudor period.
The headpiece worn by Diana for her marriage to Prince Charles is one of 50 on display at the auction house.
Another highlight is a diamond tiara from the 1830s. The exhibition charts the history of the tiara from the late 18th century. As part of its Jubilee Season, the auction house in central London is holding the largest tiara exhibition in the UK for 20 years.
PRINCESS Diana's most treasured family tiara is to go on display in London ahead of Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next week.
Ms Fiorito said: "Diana's wedding tiara is going to be on display in London for the Platinum Jubilee, you saw this right?" Ms Bowie replied: "I did, and I have to admit, I saw Sotheby's and I was like 'why is this not coming to the US". PRINCESS Diana's most treasured family tiara is to go on display in London ahead of Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next week.
Is Princess Charlotte set to inherit one of Princess Diana's most precious tiaras? Diana wore the exquisite Spencer Tiara on her wedding day.
The Spencer Tiara is now set to be inherited by Princess Charlotte." The catalogue note reads: "Having been worn by Princess Diana at her wedding, the Spencer Tiara is one of the most famous diadems in modern history. "In the mid-1970s, John Spencer, the 8th Earl Spencer, inherited the tiara.
By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - Royal portraits and dazzling tiaras go on display at Sotheby's in London this weekend as part of celebrations to mar...
Also on display is a finely bound coronation Bible for Elizabeth II, one of 25 Bibles used at the June 2 1953 ceremony to mark her ascension to the throne. But you also see the path in how a monarchโs image of themselves has changed.โ Four days of official celebrations for the historic occasion begin on June 2.