Regal Elegance: Queen Camilla's Mesmerizing Moment with Queen Elizabeth II’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

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Queen Camilla paid homage to the late Queen Elizabeth II by elegantly donning one of her cherished tiaras.

At the reception held in celebration of King Charles III's inaugural visit to London following his coronation, Camilla, 76, exuded grace in the iconic Girls of Great Britain and Ireland crown. The tiara, adorned with diamonds set in silver and gold, beautifully complemented her resplendent Bruce Oldfield gown. The ensemble featured puffy sleeves and intricate beading, heightened by the sparkling embellishments of a silver clutch. To complete her regal look, Camilla adorned herself with a diamond necklace and matching earrings, both once owned by Queen Elizabeth.

Camilla last wore the Bruce Oldfield dress in March during a state banquet in Germany. She had accessorized it with the Greville Tiara, a diamond necklace, and stunning earrings.

Following Elizabeth's passing in September 2022, this is the initial occasion Camilla has chosen to wear the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

The tiara was originally given to Queen Mary in 1893 as a wedding gift. She modified the crown by replacing the original 14 pearls with diamonds. The pearls were later used to create the Lover's Knot Tiara, which became Princess Diana's preferred crown and is now also favored by Princess Kate.

In 1947, Queen Mary bestowed the crown upon her granddaughter, Elizabeth, as a gift for her wedding to Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth frequently wore the tiara throughout her reign and it was prominently featured on the country's currency. It was regarded as one of her beloved crowns to wear.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Oldfield, aged 73, additionally crafted the coronation dress for Charles III's May ceremony. She dazzled in an ivory gown adorned with gold embroidery, bearing her official "CR" emblem, along with depictions of the couple's beloved Jack Russell terrier dogs. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Oldfield shared her experience of designing for Camilla, revealing, "I have been designing for her for a remarkable 13 years, surpassing the duration of my work for Diana."

In 2010, Oldfield met Camilla when she had injured her ankle in Scotland. Unable to walk, she sat in a chair surrounded by several chairs where her stewards brought people to talk to her in groups of five or six. Out of all the visitors, the designer was brought in alone. Camilla then mentioned to him the idea of creating dresses together. Since then, she has worn his designs for various occasions such as photoshoots, the 2016 State Opening of Parliament, the 2021 premiere of No Time to Die, and many more.

The royal family has worked with Oldfield for decades. Diana — who died in 1997 at age 36 — made the designer a favorite in the ‘80s and sported multiple of his gowns through the years.