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The royal tiara rules you didn't know existed

By Bo Geschiere | #!31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:002631#31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:00-9Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam202331 05am31am-31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:009Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam2023312023Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200309305amFriday=9#!31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam5#05-05-2023#!31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:002631#/31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:00-9Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam202331#!31Fri, 05 May 2023 09:30:26 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam5#

We all know that there are strict rules in the royal family by now. I was reminded of this again when the new spin-off series ‘Queen Charlotte’ from Bridgerton was released yesterday. Of course, I couldn't resist watching a little bit, so I did. And what was it – as usual – a delight. The luxury, the lifestyle, the clothing, the elegance, and not to forget the diamond tiaras. This got me thinking: what are the rules regarding this timeless jewel? Well, I've lined them up for you. It's a bit more complicated than we ‘normal’ people think.

1. You wear your first tiara on your wedding day
While the tiara used to be pulled out for every occasion, it is now seen as something unique. Both a born princess and someone marrying into the family wear their first diamond diadem only at their own wedding. It has to remain a bit special, of course.

2. A tiara may only be worn after five o'clock
Yes, really. After five o'clock, the luxury hair accessory may only be put on. There is one exception: weddings. Then it can be worn a bit earlier.

3. A tiara is lent to one person
Once a tiara is lent out, it belongs to that person for their entire life. It is then up to that person whether they want to wear it (is that even a question?) and when they want to. After that, it is passed on to the next generation. So be careful with it.

5. You may not wear a tiara under the age of 18
An unwritten rule from the past, actually. It is not the intention in the royal family to wear a tiara before your eighteenth birthday. You will really have to be patient for a little while longer.

4. A tiara is sewn into the hair
With thousands of cameras focused on you as a royal, you don't want to risk the tiara slipping off, or worse: falling off. Therefore, it is woven into women's hair for extra grip. If you look very closely, you can see this in photos.

6. The history of a tiara is very important
When a tiara is chosen for someone, the history matters the most. There was a rumor that Meghan Markle had her eye on an emerald green tiara with Russian ties. Yep, that one was rejected by the Queen.

7. Tiara's are never taken on trips
Unless absolutely necessary, tiaras are preferably left at home. Imagine if it breaks in your suitcase. Only for foreign royal weddings and diplomatic visits is an exception made.

8. There are rules about how to place a tiara
Here's a fun trick that determines where you should wear the tiara: place your thumb on your chin and your index finger between your eyebrows, keep the fingers the same distance apart, then move the thumb up to your eyebrows and the index finger to the top of your head and voilà, that's where your tiara would sit, if you ever get to wear one.

9. Not only women wear a tiara
Even men cannot avoid the tiara. Saturday during his coronation, it's King Charles' turn. But whether he really enjoys it is still questionable. His crown weighs over two kilos, so an extra strip of paracetamol is not a luxury.

Source: marieclaire.com