Princess Diana's tiaras have become one of the most iconic parts of her fashion legacy—the most memorable of which being the crown she wore to her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles. Dubbed the "Spencer Tiara," it has been worn publicly by various members of the Spencer family over the years, though not since Princess Di's passing. That changed over the weekend when Celia McCorquodale, her niece, walked down the aisle wearing the gorgeous headpiece. McCorquodale married George Woodhouse at the St. Andrew and St. Mary's Church in Stoke Rochford, England on Sunday, in front of an audience that included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She wore a princess-style lace gown, which she topped off with the Spencer tiara—which made her quite the spitting image of her late aunt. Check out McCorquodale's wedding look. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arriving for the wedding of Celia McCorquodale in Stoke Rochford, UK.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen smiling and laughing yesterday as they attended his cousin's wedding - with the bride wearing Princess Diana's tiara.The new Duchess of Sussex stunned in a long-sleeved blue-and-white paisley shirt dress and white fascinator at the wedding of Princess Diana's niece, Celia McCorquodale - exactly four weeks after her big day.Celia, who is the younger daughter of the Princess of Wales' sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale, looked beautiful in a lace-bodiced dress and a full veil, held in place by the stunning diamond tiara worn by Princess Diana at her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981.Celia, 29, attended Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding exactly a month ago and she returned the favour by inviting the couple to her country wedding to George Woodhouse at St Andrew and St Mary's Church in Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.Harry and Meghan looked delighted to be at the occasion as they arrived at the pretty country church holding hands and smiling and laughing with the other guests. * No UK Papers Or Web ** OK For UK Mags After June 28th *Pictured: Celia McCorquodaleRef: SPL5004400 160618 NON-EXCLUSIVEPicture by: Geoff Robinson Photography / SplashNews.comSplash News and PicturesLos Angeles: 310-821-2666New York: 212-619-2666London: 0207 644 7656Milan: +39 02 4399 8577photodesk@splashnews.comWorld Rights, No United Kingdom Rights Geoff Robinson Photography / SplashNews.com According to People, it has a long history within the family: It's been worn by Celia's mom, Lady Sarah; her aunt, Lady Jane Fellowes; and the first wife of her uncle Charles, the Earl of Spencer, Victoria Lockwood. In royal tradition, a bride will usually wear a tiara from her own family's collection on her wedding day, and will begin borrowing from their husband's once they're married—so, it's not that surprising that McCorquodale would bring out the Spencer Tiara for this occasion. The Spencer Tiara came into the family's possession in 1919, when the centerpiece was given to Princess Diana's grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, as a wedding present, per People. (The side adornments were added later on and are said to have belonged to Frances Manby, the last known Viscountess of Montagu.) The finished product, as it appears now, is believed to have been completed some time in the 1930s. Although it's been exhibited in museums since, this is the first time the Spencer Tiara has been worn by a member of the Spencer family since Princess Diana's death in 1997. Many speculated that either Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle would choose to honor their late mother-in-law on their respective wedding days with the headpiece, but each bride opted for jewels from the Queen's collection instead. (For Middleton's 2011 trip down the aisle at Westminster Abbey, she wore the Cartier Halo Tiara; and for Markle's recent nuptials at St. George's Cathedral, the Duchess went with the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau.) It's fitting that it's grand re-entrance happened within the Spencer family—and on Diana's niece, no less. Related Stories: Prince Harry Saved Meghan Markle From a Potential Fall Like, Well, a Prince Kate Middleton Has Only Worn a Tiara Six Times—See Them All Here Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Tiara: Everything You Need to Know<doc-sep>One of Princess Diana’s most famous tiaras just made a rare public appearance. The late princess’s niece, Celia McCorquodale, recently tied the knot wearing the Spencer tiara — the same diamond headpiece that Diana wore when she married Prince Charles in 1981. Both brides used the Spencer tiara to secure a full, white veil. Geoff Robinson via Splash News, Getty McCorquodale, 29, is the daughter of Diana’s older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, meaning she is a cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry. She married British estate agent George Woodhouse in Lincolnshire, England, on June 16. She paired the tiara with a flowing white veil, simple pearl drop earrings and a long-sleeve wedding gown with a lace illusion neckline. McCorquodale attended Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's wedding last month. Geoff Robinson via Splash News The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were on hand to celebrate the wedding, marking the first time the new duchess has attended a wedding as a member of the royal family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were there to celebrate. Geoff Robinson Photography / SplashNews.com / Geoff Robinson Photography / Spl The Spencer tiara, which has been in the aristocratic Spencer family in its current form for nearly a century, was one of Diana’s favorites. The Spencer tiara completed Diana's iconic wedding look. Anwar Hussein / Getty Images Princess Diana famously wore the Spencer tiara for her wedding to Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. AP She chose to wear it on her wedding day instead of a tiara loaned to her by the queen, the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara. Diana’s sisters, Sarah and Lady Jane Fellowes, also borrowed the tiara for their wedding days, and the family heirloom was worn by Victoria Lockwood for her wedding to Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, in 1989. Diana was so fond of the Spencer tiara that she wore it to several official royal functions after her wedding. She wore it to a banquet in Canberra, Australia, in 1985. The Spencer tiara was one of Diana's go-to accessories for very formal occasions. Getty Images And again during a visit to Germany in 1987, pairing the diamond headpiece with jewels given to her by the sultan of Oman. Princess Diana always looked breathtaking in the Spencer tiara. Getty Images And she wore the Spencer tiara once more during an official visit to India in 1992. Tiaras never go out of style! Getty Images On her own wedding day, Celia McCorquodale must have reflected on the tiara’s very special royal connection. Now, the headpiece has most likely gone back into the family vault, awaiting the next time a member of the Spencer family ties the knot!<doc-sep>Over the weekend, Meghan Markle attended her first family wedding as a royal. She and Prince Harry traveled to Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire for the marriage of Princess Diana's niece Celia McCorquodale and George Woodhouse. McCorquodale is the daughter of Princess Diana's older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale. On her wedding day, Celia wore the Spencer tiara, which Diana also wore when she married Prince Charles. Princess Diana on her wedding day wearing the Spencer tiara (left) and her niece Celia (right) in the same tiara this weekend at her own wedding. Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock For the family celebration, Meghan stepped out in a blue-and-white patterned Oscar de la Renta gown. She paired the look with a white fascinator, a loose up-do, and stud earrings, and reportedly wore the shoes from her wedding reception! According to the Daily Mail, which also has additional pictures from the day, Meghan almost fell while walking into the venue, but "fortunately Prince Harry, 33, had a firm hold of his wife's hand and helped her steady herself within moments." Moda Operandi SHOP NOWOscar de la Renta Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress, $5,490 Several of Harry's other cousins were in attendance at the wedding including Louis, Viscount Althorp and Lady Kitty Spencer. Spencer, who is a Dolce and Gabbana model, Instagrammed her look multiple times. The first photo, a re-gram from hat maker Philip Treacy, featured the caption," Thank you for my beautiful hat @philiptreacy, and of course my @dolcegabbana & @bulgariofficial families for my dress and jewels 🌹 #Repost@philiptreacy・・・Lady @kitty.spencer yesterday." This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. And then she shared another a close-up of her hat with an emoji-filled caption, "🌹♥️🥀🍁." This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Caroline Hallemann Digital News Director As the digital news director for Town & Country, Caroline Hallemann covers everything from the British royal family to the latest episodes of Outlander, Killing Eve, and The Crown. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>This weekend, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted attending the wedding of Prince Harry's cousin, Celia McCorquodale, as she married George Woodhouse at a small church in Lincolnshire, England. But Meghan and Harry weren't the only familiar faces in attendance. Also spotted arriving at the church was Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer. The Dolce & Gabbana model and Instagram star looked flawless in a red and white floral dress, nipped in at the waist with a belt. She also wore a matching fascinator, and dark red heels. As usual, Lady Kitty's striking style was impossible to miss: Splash News This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. As always, Meghan's impeccable style choice was also evident at the family wedding, with the Duchess wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress, which currently retails for $5,490. The gown looked a little baggy on the Duchess, but the floaty fabric, and her matching fascinator, created the perfect outfit for the summer nuptials. Prince Harry co-ordinated his tie with his wife's outfit, and looked extremely happy holding Meghan's hand on the way into the ceremony: Splash News The intimate family wedding also featured a heartwarming tribute to Princess Diana. As McCorquodale is one of Princess Diana's nieces, she wore the very same tiara that the princess wore on her wedding day to Prince Charles in 1981. Splash News The Spencer Tiara is a family heirloom that was worn by Princess Diana and each of her sisters on their respective wedding days. The Daily Mail reports that, "The headpiece, which was made by Garrards, has an elaborate design of stylized flowers decorated with diamonds in silver settings. Said to date back to the 18th century, it was given to Diana’s grandmother, Cynthia, Viscountess Althorp, by a distant relative called Lady Sarah Spencer as a wedding gift in 1919." This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
Celia McCorquodale, the daughter of Princess Diana's sister, Lady Sarah, married George Woodhouse at a church in Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire on Saturday. The bride wore a full-skirted gown with lace detailing over the bodice, and completed her look with a very special family heirloom. McCorquodale held her full-length veil in place with the same tiara worn by Diana when she married Prince Charles in 1981. The beautiful headpiece is said to have been in the Spencer family for almost a century and was worn by both of Diana's siblings, Jane and Sarah, at their weddings. Geoff Robinson The diamond bandeau has an interesting history. According to The Court Jeweller blog, the central part of the tiara was given as a wedding present to Lady Cynthia Hamilton, Diana's grandmother, when she married Albert, Viscount Althorp in 1919. The top and end parts of the design are said to have come from Albert’s great aunt, Lady Sarah Isabella Spencer, with the House of Garrard constructing the jewels into the tiara we know it as today in the 1930s. Just a few weeks after their own big day, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry travelled to Lincolnshire for the family occasion. The Duchess of Sussex wore a blue and white Oscar de la Renta dress paired with a Marks & Spencer fascinator and a mirrored Edie Parker clutch bag. Splash Harry's cousin, Lady Kitty Spencer, was also among the guests. The Dolce & Gabbana model was dressed in a rose-print dress and a matching headpiece with a floral detail.