Princess Beatrice wears mom Sarah Ferguson’s tiara at Jordanian royal wedding
Princess Beatrice surprised royal watchers when she arrived at Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein’s wedding reception in Amman, Jordan wearing the York Tiara, a meaningful tiara that was last seen in 2001. The diamond headpiece features floral and leaf designs and was custom-made by Garrard as a gift from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Sarah Ferguson ahead of her 1986 wedding to Prince Andrew. The tiara, which had been stored in the royal archives, had not been worn in public since Princess Eugenie’s wedding in 2018. Princess Beatrice paired the tiara with a champagne-colored Reem Acra gown featuring dramatic gold beading on the bodice. This marks the second time the princess has worn a tiara in public, with the first being her secret 2020 wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, where she wore Queen Elizabeth’s Fringe Tiara.
Many royal fans were stunned by the tiara’s reappearance, with some commenting online that they had assumed it had been quietly sold. Royal jewelry expert Lauren Kiehna said that it is always exciting to see a long-hidden tiara make a comeback, and that Princess Beatrice wore it beautifully in Jordan.
Earlier in the day, Princess Beatrice paid tribute to her mother by wearing a glittering pale blue Needle & Thread dress. She matched the black ribbon at her waist with a black hairbow similar to the 1980s hair accessories that Sarah Ferguson was known for as a royal.
FAQs
What is the York Tiara?
The York Tiara is a diamond headpiece with floral and leaf designs that was custom-made by Garrard as a gift from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Sarah Ferguson ahead of her 1986 wedding to Prince Andrew.
When was the tiara last seen?
The tiara had not been seen in public since Princess Eugenie’s wedding in 2018.
Who wore the tiara most recently?
Princess Beatrice wore the tiara to Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein’s wedding reception in Amman, Jordan in 2021.
What did Princess Beatrice wear with the tiara?
Princess Beatrice paired the tiara with a champagne-colored Reem Acra gown featuring dramatic gold beading on the bodice.
What was Princess Beatrice’s first tiara moment?
Princess Beatrice’s first tiara moment was at her secret 2020 wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, where she wore Queen Elizabeth’s Fringe Tiara.
Jordanian Royal Wedding: Princess Beatrice Adorns Her Mother, Sarah Ferguson’s Tiara
Princess Beatrice has surprised royal watchers by wearing a meaningful tiara that many believed would never be seen again. The 34-year-old royal attended Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein’s wedding reception in Amman, Jordan, alongside Kate Middleton and Prince William. Beatrice wore the glittering diamond tiara that her mother, Sarah Ferguson, wore for her 1986 nuptials to Prince Andrew. According to royal jewelry expert Lauren Kiehna of The Court Jeweller, the diamond headpiece with floral and leaf designs was custom-made by Garrard and given as a gift by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to their future-daughter-in-law. This heirloom has not been seen since Ferguson wore it to a 2001 event. Beatrice looked stunning in a champagne-colored Reem Acra gown, which contrasted beautifully with the York Tiara. Many royal fans expressed their shock and delight following the reappearance of the tiara, which had been kept by Ferguson after her divorce from Prince Andrew. Princess Beatrice’s stunning appearance at the royal wedding has made many hope for more spectacular tiara moments from her in the future.