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Victoria's (Emily Blunt) George IV State Diadem coronation crown from Jean-Marc Vallee's historical drama The Young Victoria. Victoria wore the George IV State Diadem in the returning procession of her coronation.

If the ladies of the royal family are known for anything (aside from having perpetually glossy blow-outs and a seemingly endless rotation of nice coats), it's tiaras. Here, we look at 40 of the most exquisite tiara's—decked out in crown jewels—that are currently owned by the British Royal Family.

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The ‘Diamond Diadem’ is such an iconic piece in the Queen’s collection, especially as it was originally made for a man. The crown comprises of over 1,000 diamonds, with the front cross motif set with a 4ct yellow diamond. #tiaratuesday #diamond #crown #tiara #royalhistory #royalfamily #jewelry #London #queen #royals

Queen Elizabeth's George IV Diamond Diadem in a very unusual look at the underside construction of the jewel.

The George IV State Diadem. It is set with 1,333 brilliant-cut diamonds, including a four-carat pale yellow brilliant; the stones sit in the forms of a rose, thistle, and two shamrocks, the national emblems of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

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The George IV State Diadem as seen in it’s original form, worn once with the Kings velvet cap of maintenance, 1821. And in it’s current state as worn by Queens Regnant and Consort.

The Maltese Cross Tiara. Made for Q Alexandra of UK in 1910. When she died, it was passed to daughter, Q Maud. She had the diamond circlet made as a lighter version of the George IV State diadem, and takes it name from the crosses atop its bandeau base. 4 detachable diamond Maltese crosses between 4 Fleur-de-lis (removed by Maud) set on pattée diamond bandeau. Its was able to hold the Cullinan VI. Now mostly worn by Q Sonja who wears wears just bandeau w/o crosses, w/ 4th as brooch.

Created for George IV, but worn only once by him, but not as he intended originally, for his trip to Westminster Abby for his coronation. See elsewhere here an illustration showing him wearing the diadem. Background and Titles created by Christian Orlov.

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The every impressive diamond, and possibly emerald tiara worn by Beatrice, nick-named 'Baby Bee' by her family. Itmay well have belonged to her Russian Mother, Maria Alexandrovna, who was given parures of sapphires, pearls, diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Image and info courtesy of the ever-brillaint Ursula at royal magain. more inf here. https://royal-magazin.de/spain/sachsen-coburg-baby-bee.htm

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Detail of a watercolour by C. Wild, showing George IV wearing The Diamond Diadem he ordered to be created for his coronation on 19 July 1821, but here is shown wearing the diadem receiving the Regalia at Westminster Hall. The diadem just visible below the ostrich plume on the king's velvet cap. Please see the caption for this illustration pinned close by with The Royal Collection Publication's caption. Finally, the question is laid to rest of did he or did he not ever actually wear the…