- Kate Middleton attended the Nigerian state banquet and wore the Lover’s Knot tiara.
- This is the 14th time Kate has worn the tiara, a consistent favorite.
- The reason she keeps coming back to it? Her hair.
Kate Middleton had another major tiara moment yesterday (relatable!), stepping out for a state banquet at Windsor Castle in her go-to: the Lover’s Knot Tiara, which was also a favorite of Princess Diana’s. She also accessorized her yellow Elie Saab gown with King Charles’ Royal Family Order badge, the Royal Victorian Order sash, and a star, as well as earrings and a bracelet that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.
To be clear, Kate has a LOT of tiaras. But this is the 145h time she’s worn the Lover’s Knot, and apparently there’s a simple reason. It’s the one that’s most easily secured into her hair.
“The Princess of Wales’s repeated choice of the Lover’s Knot Tiara is far from accidental,” hair expert Tatiana Karelina tells The Daily Mail, noting that the tiara has a “beautifully balanced, slightly curved structure with suspended pearls that draw the eye downward” and “works perfectly with the Princess’s signature soft volume through the crown and her preference for smooth, polished waves or low chignons.”
Tatiana also says that “Hairstylists often build discreet internal support, think subtle padding, add expertly made hair toppers, anchoring pins, and precise placement to ensure stability and comfort. Once a particular tiara ‘fits’ perfectly with these mechanics, it becomes the most reliable choice for high-profile occasions where movement and lighting all matter.”
Back in December, Kate was photographed in Queen Victoria's “Oriental Circlet” tiara, and one image from the night revealed exactly how it stays on: the tiara was affixed to Kate's head using strands of her own hair to keep it in place!
