When Canadian born Autumn Kelly married Peter Phillips on May 17, 2008 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor she became the first bride of a new royal generation. And to make sure she looked every inch the part, her mother-in-law to be, Princess Anne, lent her a sparkling and historic tiara.
Autumn wore the 'Festoon' tiara, and she was only the second Windsor woman we've seen donning these diamonds. The diadem was actually a present to Anne in 1973, the year she married for the first time, and it was given to her by a company as a thank you for launching a ship.
It takes its name from the shape the diamonds are set in. A festoon is usually a garland of leaves or ribbons, shaped into a curve as a form of decoration,and this tiara features sparkling motifs set in a curved base. It's rather delicate and a very modern pick for a modern royal bride.