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Aug 2024
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7 Tiaras of European Royal Families

Lindsay Holiday
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You can’t be a King without the bling, and you can’t be a Queen without the sheen. Royal women have long donning glittering headgear to make them stand out from the crowd. Tiaras are works of art and are fitted with pricey diamonds, pearls and other precious stones. As these heirlooms are often passed down female family lines it is fascinating to see how they bounced across Europe with royal brides. Today, let's gawk at 7 of the most impressive and historic European royal Tiaras.

Empress Josephine’s Cameo Tiara

Norwegian Emerald Parure Tiara

Stuart Tiara

Fleur-de-Lys “La Buena” Tiara

Prussian Diamond Tiara

Tsarina Alexandra’s Pearl and Diamond Diadem

Khedive of Egypt Tiara

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