Kate Middleton Shines in Lovers Knot Tiara at State Banquet

The women of the British royal family are known for their stunning jewelry collection, including tiaras that are reserved for those close to the throne.

While crowns are only worn by the reigning monarch and their consort, tiaras can be worn by any female royal.

Traditionally, women wear a tiara for the first time on their wedding day, after which they can be donned whenever it's appropriate, such as black-tie dinners and other important events.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has a special love for tiaras, but it seems that she just doesn't have what it takes to own the most beautiful royal tiara.

When Queen Elizabeth II was alive, Meghan always begged her for the tiara in the collection, but the Queen said no.

The Queen wanted to leave the famous tiara for the one who deserves to own it more than Meghan does.

In fact, the Queen found the one, but that accidentally triggered a war between royal members – Meghan versus Catherine.

In the war to own the tiara, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has stepped into her royal role so seamlessly that one can barely imagine a time when she wasn't a member of the palace.

In fact, rumor has it that King Charles III may be preparing to give Kate the prestigious honor of becoming a councillor of state.

She also happens to look perfectly regal in a tiara, which made it a special treat when seeing her attend King Charles' first official state banquet in November 2022.

It was the first time the princess had worn a headpiece in three years, according to people.

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and restrictions against large gatherings prevented the late Queen Elizabeth from holding her usual grand events.

No wonder the tiara she chose was a special one.

Barely two months into his reign, King Charles presided over his first gala state dinner held in honor of South African president Cyril Ramaphosa.

While the king did himself proud, even offering greetings in several African dialects, it was Catherine, Princess of Wales, who really ruled the evening, per Daily Mail.

Stunning in a simple white caped gown with crystal beading on the shoulders, Kate let her accessories shine.

She wore the Lovers Knot tiara, a gorgeous headpiece featuring large teardrop-shaped pearls dangling from diamond-lined bows.

She has previously worn the tiara on several occasions, though not at her own wedding when she exchanged vows with William, Prince of Wales.

She donned the Cartier Halo tiara, another stunner that originally belonged to Queen Mary.

The Lovers Knot has personal significance to Wales.

Originally crafted for William's great-great-grandmother, Queen Mary, the tiara was passed along first to Queen Elizabeth, who went on to gift it to Princess Diana in 1981.

Diana was so fond of it that she almost always wore it to state occasions via the court jeweler.

Now, Diana's daughter-in-law appears to be carrying on the grand tradition, per Glamour.

Kate has worn the Lovers Knot seven times between her wedding day and 2019, which makes this the eighth time the headpiece has graced her head.

No doubt Diana would have been delighted to see her favorite tiara being worn by the future Queen consort.

Meanwhile, Meghan is no doubt green with envy as she sees Catherine in a tiara receiving the president of South Africa while Meg's busy for the Ripple of Hope Awards, for which not many tickets were sold.

Catherine wears the most beautiful costume and steps up to host an important event.

Meghan may dream of wearing a tiara like Kate, but she never touches the tiara, and she won't down the road.

The tiara is reserved for someone who deserves it more than Meghan does.