Diana's tiara makes public appearance after 21 years

ANI  |  London, [United Kingdom] 

The daughter of Diana's oldest sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Celia McCorquodale, wore the Spencer at the time of her wedding on Saturday.

Celia on Saturday wore the when she took her vows with

According to People magazine, the Tiara belongs to the Spencer family (one of Britain's noble families) who trace their lineage back to the Tudor dynasty.

Moreover, it was the first time in 21 years since Diana's death (1997) the tiara had not been worn in public.

The Spencer Tiara adorned Diana's when she married Charles, but according to her future mother-in-law had loaned her the Mary Lover's Knot Tiara for the wedding, which she eventually refused.

The Mary Lover's Knot Tiara did, however, become one of Diana's favourites to wear to various royal engagements.

went on to borrow tiaras from the royal family but more often she wore the Spencer's Tiara as it was claimed to be lighter and easier to wear than the others.

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First Published: Mon, June 18 2018. 15:40 IST