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Princess Charlotte Set to Inherit Princess Diana’s Iconic Tiara
Princess Charlotte, the 6-year-old daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, is set to inherit a piece of history from her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
The young princess has been chosen to receive one of Diana's most iconic pieces of jewelry, her priceless tiara.
This decision has raised questions as to why Charlotte was chosen over her cousin, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who is just four months old.
As the only granddaughters of Princess Diana, it seems fitting that Charlotte and Lilibet would inherit some of their grandmother's treasured jewels.
While the two girls have never met, preparations are already underway to allocate these family heirlooms to them.
Palace insiders have revealed that Charlotte will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of palace jewels, with some pieces already being set aside specifically for her.
Among these cherished items is the Spencer tiara, the very same crown worn by Lady Diana on her wedding day to Prince Charles in 1981.
This breathtaking headpiece had been in the Spencer family for nearly a century before the royal wedding.
It had also been worn by Lady Diana's two older sisters, Lady Sarah McCorkadale and Lady Jane Fellows, at their respective weddings.
The tiara was partially made from a wedding gift given in 1919 by Lady Sarah Spencer to Lady Cynthia Hamilton, Diana's grandmother, for her marriage to Viscount Althorp.
Other jewels from the Spencer family were also incorporated into the tiara.
Interestingly, Diana chose to wear the Spencer family heirloom instead of borrowing a tiara from the Queen's collection, as Meghan Markle did during her wedding in 2018.
Discussions are currently taking place to secure the tiara, which is currently in the possession of Diana's youngest brother, Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer.
Despite having daughters of his own, Charles and Prince William have agreed that the tiara rightfully belongs to Charlotte, Diana's first granddaughter.
While some speculate that the decision to give the tiara to Charlotte instead of Lilibet is a snub, the simple reason is age.
As an older sibling, Charlotte will have the opportunity to wear the tiara before her younger cousin.
According to an insider, Charlotte is already aware of the tiara's significance, having learned about her grandmother Diana and seen pictures of her wearing it.
However, tradition dictates that brides must wait until their wedding day to wear the tiara for the first time, so Charlotte may have to be patient.
In addition to this exciting news, recent research suggests that Charlotte could become the wealthiest member of the royal family in the future.
A study conducted by Electric Ride on Cars indicates that the princess may surpass her older and younger brothers in terms of fortune, potentially amassing a wealth of up to £3.6 billion.
This projection is attributed to the “Kate Middleton effect,” which suggests that the fashion choices of the royal family greatly influence trends and increase their overall worth.
Prince William, who is close with his uncle Charles, has personally requested that the tiara be given to Charlotte in the future.
Despite the Earl having daughters of his own, both William and Charles agree that the iconic piece should belong to Diana's first granddaughter.
Little Charlotte is said to be thrilled about the prospect, already displaying an understanding of her royal heritage by playing dress-up with plastic tiaras and gowns.
The Spencer tiara, dating back to the 18th century, features diamond-encrusted shapes of tulips, scrolls, and stars.
Comprised of several Spencer family jewels, including a wedding present to Diana's grandmother, Lady Cynthia Spencer, the tiara holds immense sentimental value.
While its exact worth remains unknown, experts estimate it to be in the hundreds of thousands.
Princess Charlotte's future as a royal figure is already shaping up to be one filled with history, tradition, and immense wealth.
As she prepares to inherit her grandmother's iconic tiara, the young princess will undoubtedly carry on Diana's legacy with grace and elegance.