Kate is said to have chosen the tiara as her "something borrowed" because it matched the scroll and acorn earrings her parents commissioned for her to wear on her wedding day. It was considered the perfect choice for Kate as she joined the royal family, as it's one of the smaller and more subtle styles, and it has been referred to as a "starter tiara" for young royals. It was worn by both Princess Margaret and Princess Anne before their marriages. They later graduated to more elaborate designs.