Being part of the royal family is a great responsibility, and that is true even when you are just a child. Prince Charlotte is the second child and only daughter of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Considering her position in succession to the throne, Princess Charlotte is an essential figure in the British monarchy.
Despite being the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, one particular feature is missing with Princess Charlotte: she does not wear a tiara. While the Queen traditionally wears it, a tiara is something that is worn by almost any other woman of the British monarchy, especially on formal occasions. This led many to ask the question, when will the little princess be allowed to wear a tiara.
Despite the fact that it looks cute on the little princess to wear one, a tiara is traditionally reserved on very special occasions. According to royal experts, she won't be wearing one until probably her wedding day. Princess Charlotte's older brother, Prince George, may one day wear the crown.
Based on strict royal traditions, a woman can only wear a tiara on her wedding day, or once she is married. A jewelry expert explained, "The tiara has its roots in classical antiquity and was seen as an emblem of the loss of innocence to the crowning of love."
Considering the fact that she is just two fours of age, it will be quite a while before Princess Charlotte wears a crown or a tiara. Nevertheless, there are several exception to this strict royal rule. While rules dictate that you must be married to wear a tiara, tradition also allows someone to wear it if they are born as a princess. Princess Eugenie and Princess Charlotte's mother Kate Middleton opted to wear their tiaras on their wedding day.
On the other hand, several royalties have worn a tiara despite not being married. The Queen's younger sister, Princess Margaret, have been known and seen to wear a tiara long before she was married. Princess Anne, the Queen's second child and only daughter, had also worn a tiara long before she was married.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said, "Tiaras are won on formal white tie events and state occasions such as state banquets. The decision on whether to wear a tiara is linked to the dress code of a particular event and also to personal preference."
