10 Weird Rules About Tiaras That All Royal Women Have To Follow
When you picture the typical feminine royal look, bejeweled tiaras are always a part of it. These headpieces are the sparkle atop a stately women’s outfit. But while these accessories may be beautiful, donning them isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Like many aspects of a royal’s life, tiara-wearing is heavily policed. Did you know the Queen picks each one? Or that there are restrictions on their usage? Didn’t think so! Here are some of the more curious tiara-related rules female royals have to follow.
It’s a wedding thing
According to the royals, the best time for a woman to wear her first tiara is on her wedding day. Interestingly, this is a newer rule. Years ago, noblewomen were decked out in their crowns whenever they attended an event — married or not.
Constant public use
Even when Princess Margaret was growing up, she sported a tiara at dinner or during theater performances. She wasn’t going to wait until her wedding day! Who knows, though, maybe young royals like Margaret weren’t careful enough with their extremely expensive accessory, hence the rule today.
Afterhours only
You’d think wearing a tiara during the day would be common since they’re filled with enormous, sun-catching jewels. Instead, they’re relegated to the after-hours. Royal women apparently aren’t allowed to don their headwear until after 5:00 p.m. Though there is a major exception to this long-maintained rule.
Wedding exception
According to Marie Claire, royals can only don their tiaras before 5:00 p.m. if they’re attending a wedding. These special events are normally held during the day – making it impossible to follow the post-5:00 p.m. rule. Royals like their guests to celebrate at around 11:00 in the morning, so female attendees are given permission to wear their tiaras while the sun is still high in the sky.
