#middletonmarkle

[tiaramania]

hi!! let me preface by saying i am most definitely *not* asking about The Drama, this is purely a tiara question. i’m fairly ignorant about the tiaras in the BRF vault, but since we found out meghan had 5 choices for wedding tiaras, ive been wondering what they could be? i assume Teck Crescent, Strathmore Rose, and obvs the Bandeau she wore, but what do you think the other 2 could’ve been? i think one had emeralds so maybe Greville Kokoshnik, but is there an aquamarine tiara not currently in use?

I've gotten a few asks about this but you were the only one from someone I know who you are so I believe that you're not trying to stir the pot. To other people, say whatever you want on your own blog but don't put hateful stuff towards anyone involved in this whole thing on my posts because I will block you. I will always be happy, if a little (ok a lot) slow, to answer genuine questions about tiaras.

Alright so, five tiaras...

Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara (formerly called the Filigree Tiara which I still prefer because it differentiates it from her other diamond bandeau tiaras) would be the only sure thing because it's the one the Duchess of Sussex choose for her wedding day. I think it was the perfect choice for her and I loved seeing it pulled from the vault after decades of not knowing if it even still existed.

The emerald tiara would have to be Margaret Greville's Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara because it's the only emerald one QEII owned except the version of the Vladimir with the Cambridge Emeralds and she wasn't going to loan out that because she still regularly wore it. It makes sense because Princess Eugenie wore it later that year so it was probably in the pool of tiaras available to be loaned out to brides.

One of them being aquamarine is throwing me. There are a few aquamarine tiaras in the family but they either didn't belong to QEII or were already on long term loan to someone else. The only one I can think of being offered is the Five Aquamarine Tiara (also called the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara, the Canadian Aquamarine Tiara, or the Small Aquamarine Tiara) which is presumably still on loan to the Countess of Wessex. She's only worn it a handful of times and she already has a different aquamarine tiara that she seems to prefer so I can see her returning this one to the vault. The last time I can find her wearing it was in 2014 so that's plenty of time for things to change behind the scenes. Of course with the BRF it's very possible that there's another aquamarine tiara in the vaults that we know nothing about.

The Strathmore Rose Tiara was probably in the mix. It's rumored that the metal has deteriorated and that's why it hasn't been worn in so long but it was featured in The Queen's Diamonds in 2012 and even if it was in bad shape that could be fixed. I know everyone loves this tiara and it's always brought up as a possibility for British royal brides but it's not a favorite of mine. I don't know, it's a little too button-y or the flowers are little too simplistic. I think I would need to see it worn with modern day hairstyles to decide if I like it because most of the pictures of it being worn are across the forehead 1920s style.

For the fifth tiara I would actually go with Queen Mary's Lozenge Tiara without the pearls like Princess Margaret wore it over the Teck Crescent Tiara. In The Queen's Diamonds, Hugh Roberts writes that the Teck Crescent was loaned to the then Duchess of Cornwall but she never wore it. I suppose that it could have been put back in the vault between 2012 when the book was published and the wedding in 2018 because Camilla realized she was never going to wear it. The Lozenge Tiara wasn't loaned out to anyone and is much more wearable due to the large circumference of the Teck Crescent. The Lozenge hasn't been seen in forever and a day but neither had the one she ended up choosing. I had it on my list of tiara predictions before the wedding because it has a geometric design which I think suits her style and I really want to see someone wear it.

As I'm looking at these I'm hit by how deep the BRF vaults are. Before 2018 when they were debuted at weddings, Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara hadn't been worn for nearly seven decades and the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik hadn't been worn since Margaret Greville passed away seven and a half decades before. The Strathmore Rose still hasn't been worn in nearly nine decades and the Lozenge hasn't been worn in six decades. Also I'm not convinced that the aquamarine tiara offered was the Five Aquamarine Tiara so there could be another in the vault that's never been worn publicly. They've got a great collection of tiaras, I just wish they would actually use them.

[mihrsuri]

I just realised in leaving a comment to @middletonmarkle that I absolutely do need to write more of my AU world modern royals in which Cate is a Persian Jewish woman and the entire royal family is functional and loving and also she and Meghan are Best Friends because sometimes we need to write things to cope as silly as it is.

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

middletonmarkle replied to your post “While we’re here, let’s discuss the hideous cardigan Kate wore over...”

i loved it at the time but looking back it’s veeery early 2010s to me! just goes to show how quickly trends can change, but her ceremony dress will forever be timeless ��

It’s VERY early 2010s! I would have died for a strapless ballgown then but now give me fancy sleeves any day

[harry-sussex]

i hope you had an incredible birthday!!! you truly deserve it for being so kind on this platform which makes it so easy to not be kind. you’re a goddess among us 💕

Mackinley, this is the sweetest thing omg!!!  You guys have killed me these past two days!!  You’re a goddess among us stop it!!  Thank you so much babe love you!!!  ♥♥♥

[castawayusers]

meghan markle + kate middleton users

marklemiddleton meghanmkate itskatemeghan favmeghankate middletonmarkl

créditos no @rosesirwins 

[following-the-drum]

Tagged by @ladycibia I AM SO SORRY THIS GOT LOST IN MY FEED.... AAAAAAH O.O

Answer 30 questions and tag 10 people you want to know better

I tag: @calamity-bean, @colliej, @oooh-a-quarter, @harlots-on-hulu, @beatriceinmessina, @mschips, @creepywarleggan, @spacedadpiccard @fancierwease, @middletonmarkle, @wolfwars, @marieduplessis it’s 12 but ehhhh two off whateves!

Nickname(s): is there a nickname for Anna? Ummm, Annabanana... Um shortstack... Smalls... 

Gender: female

Sign : Leo

Height : 4′11″

Current time : 2:53 AM (PST)

Favourite band(s): OOoh This changes like often at the moment I’m really digging Panic! At the Disco

Favourite Solo artist(s): Kimbra gets a good shout out here cause she is bad ass!

Song stuck in my head :Despacito/Shape of You performed by Pentatonix

Last movie I saw : Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (an absolute treat and delight one of my period piece guilty pleasures)

Last serie I watched : Harlots (Hulu) ((Seriously go check it out! It is the best damn show out there! THE BEST!!!!)

When I created my blog : This one well up until a week or two ago it was a RP Blog that I re-purposed into a fandom blog because I need one and so I don’t know what date to put so I will put the most recent one because yeah... I wanna say July 26? Maybe the 25th? I have been on tumblr far far longer though (2009?) 

What do I post: Shitpost, um edits, and... fandom crack!

Last thing I googled : Sebastian Armesto’s height.... Apparently no one knows... The latest episode had me wondering at what height he stood at... (DOES ANYONE KNOW?)

Do I have any other blog : God don’t ask.... they are all RP Characters...

Do I get ask: Not really (My Inbox is so sad there isn’t even moths... or spiderwebs it is the void)

Why did I choose my url: Because I love Betsey’s song at the end of the first episode of Harlots! You can listen to an amazing Cover I found here on Youtube.

Following : over 300.... (Facepalm) Most are non active... deactivated.... or RP characters...

Followed by : Lovely people! 

Average hours of sleep : Average? I have no average... some nights 12 others 3... so I guess that makes 4?

Instrument: is my own and I keep it so still..........

What I’m wearing: PJs 

Dream job: In my dreams I’m usually running so... (All Joking aside I would love to be a food critic that travels the globe trying amazing food and meeting even more amazing people!)

Fav food; This Three Enchilada dish you get at a local restaurant, the whole thing is made from scratch and cooked with Abuela’s recipes! The whole thing is spiced so perfectly and you feel so snug after eating and a nap is perfect afterwards! Seriously it is the best food! The whole menu is perfection. 

Last book: I read The Last Jedi novel... It was good helped fill in the gaps but... I don’t have as much for reading as I do writing!

Top 3 universe I want to join : Is there any universes where I might actually be ok given that I am a woman? Um... if I’m myself no change in Race (Alien species/Elf so on) 

The Hayao Miyazaki film universe, that food looks so amazing Skirts are flowy and so is your hair.

The Barbie movie Universe (all the truly bad people get their comeuppance and their outfits are lit.... (wow I’m so sleep deprived)) 

Discworld! need I say more? (I’ve only read like two books, Hogfather and Going Postal) I just suck at reading... (I’m an excellent reader I just need to not be on Tumblr as much in order to read... ) However what I have experienced of Discworld I would love to live there!

[middletonmarkle]

new url

middletonmajesty ---> middletonmarkle

[riffraffrouge]

happy happy happy birthday to one of the sweetest people in the fandom!!!!!!! 💕💕

Thank you so so much!! You’re too kind!

[mihrsuri]

Look H8 attempting to vault a muddy ditch will never not be one of the funniest things I I know but honestly @middletonmarkle reminded me of it and it was ICONIC.

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

Royal Fandom Positivity Project ↠ [121/∞]

I feel like I’ve followed Mackinley for 1000 years and this blog has a place in my heart (@middletonmarkle)

This is another of the few special blogs I have post notifications on for. Mackinley posts about Catherine and Meghan - it’s in the name - and she shares her love for both of them regularly. She also posts about other members of the BRF, especially the kiddos, as well as the Middletons and Doria. There are posts on The Crown, as well as the stars of the show, as well as some fantastic posts about royal history and period dramas (Lady Mary stans unite). Mackinley can make the most beautiful gifs and I’m in awe of her colouring abilities.

[harry-sussex]

It is so refreshing to see a blog on here that supports both the Cambs and the Sussexes. I follow one blog that only follows the Cambs who can be a bit snarky but they post really good content. I just don’t like the outright hostility this fandom has. It’s okay, you can support and critique both families and the BRF as a whole.

Thank you so much, my love!  There are a few of us on here, definitely.  If you’re looking for more full Wales fam content, take a look at:

@kateandmeg (more for K/M)@catherineandmeghans (more for K/M)@middletonmarkle (more for K/M)@lorising (the most positive cupcake to have ever lived)@lovingtheroyals (equal representation of W/K/H/M)@crownprincesses (world’s best edits)@cambridgesussexsociety (the haven for all things Cambridge/Sussex)@itstheroyals (gif extraordinaire)@rachelmarkle (OG fandom member, fan of W/K/H/M)@princesscatherinemiddleton (more for K/M)@theroyalsandi (gif and edit extraordinaire)

I think it’s healthy to look at what you do like, don’t like, want to criticize, appreciate, etc.  That’s fine.  What goes into unhealthy territory is when people dedicate mass quantities of their energy to hating another person.  You’re entitled to your opinion ( @duchessofostergotlands this quote always makes me think of you lmao) but why bother wasting the breath?  The energy and the effort?  You know?

Anyway, thanks for the love, my friend!  Come back any time!  ♥

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

middletonmarkle replied to your photo “It’s New Years and that means it’s time for my 87th follow forever of...”

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Have a wonderful 2019 sweetheart!

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

well can you recommend some blogs? i’m genuinely curious bc besides your account i’ve fallen in some really bad places on here

Sorry for my blunt response - I'm just used to people stirring up drama haha!

I’m not going to list too many blogs but I’ll pick a few who stand out and a few which turn up when I press the @ symbol. I don't actually follow many Cambridge-only blogs so most of these are general royal blogs. They either don't blog about the Sussexes at all, or only dunk on Harry!! Some of these blogs won’t be particularly focused on the Cambridges

@middletonlove @duchessofostergotlands @middletonmarkle @wonderfullyroyal @hrhbekarie @hrhatbat @lovingtheroyals @defendingtheduchesses @kateandmeg @duchesscatherine @queensonjas @ifreakingloveroyals @gabriellademonaco @riffraffrouge @flowerwreaththings @avidroyalfan @harry-sussex @wombat-and-squeak

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

It’s New Years??? What does that mean? Oh yes, time for my 1000th follow forever! In all seriousness, I love this place and I’ve been blessed to make so many friends here. I would happily honour all of you if I could but I only follow 186 people and most of those aren’t royal blogs so here are the people I do follow. Friendly reminder that, as this is a sideblog, I follow and like from @riselikeagoddess | All my love, Grace xxx

Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Here’s the list of all the lovely people I follow (who are royal blogs #disclaimer). If I forget anyone, just yell at me. I love you all and I am so happy to be spending my free time with you

A - D

@avidroyalfan, @babykinskatie, @bookgeekroyalist, @borbonsisters​, @britishheirs​, @cambridgecatherines​, @cambridgedom, @cambridgefamily, @cambridgesussexsociety, @cambridgevault, @catherineandmeghans, @catherinemiddletons, @charlottelizabeths, @claireofluxembourg, @coolgirltactics, @countessofmonpezat, @crownandcambridge, @crownprincesses, @daintyduchessmarkle, @defend-mm, @dresslikeaprincess, @duchessbusybody​, @duchesscambridges, @duchesscatherine, @duchessmegs, @duchessofostergotlands, @duchessofvastergotland

E - H

@europesroyals, @everythingroyalty​, @fannyfeifalik​, @flawlesscatherine, @flowerwreaththings​, @harry-sussex​, @harryandmeghansussex​, @houseglucksburgmonpezat​, @hrhatbat​

I - L

@ifreakingloveroyals​, @incorrect-royal-quotes​, @itstheroyals​, @jeffgoldbae​, @johnabradley​, @kateandmeg​, @kates-middleton​, @laurasroyalblog​, @lenoreamidala​, @lizisaroyalist​, @lorising, @lovingtheroyals​, @luxembourgroyalty

M - P

@meghansboys, @meghanscatherines​, @middleton-markle, @middletonandmarkle, @middletonlove, @middletonmarkle, @middletonscatherinethings​, @mrmrswales, @norwegianroyalfamily, @ofprincessesandqueens, @prinsessansmadeleine​

Q - U

@queenletiziaofspain​, @queensonjas, @rachelmarkle, @riffraffrouge, @royal-sparkly-fashion​, @royal-hair, @snapshotsofkate, @strongroyalladies, @swedishroyals, @thecambridgees, @thecambridges-family​, @themidds, @theroyalsandi, @thestarswerealigned, @theswedensroyals, @tiaramania, @trh-thesussexes

V - Z

@wombat-and-squeak, @wonderfullyroyal​, @writingtoroyals​, @vikkates

[mihrsuri]

I was thinking about the royal blogs I love because well, I had a beautiful royal related thing happen. I’m going to keep it private but it was so lovely and so kind and it made think that I really wanted to talk about what I love in my royal fandom lurkage. (I am very timid about talking to people but um yes :/)

@lorising is the embodiment of sunshine, I swear and her edits are so beautiful and part of what inspired me to slowly (very slowly) get into graphics making. I love her love for royal women and women in general - also I discovered all my Taylor Swift songs I am currently listening to through her which enabled a lot of fic writing. (Also Lizzo. I discovered Lizzo which is a True Joy). 

@middletonmarkle Extremely Valid Mutual. Anne Boleyn And Meghan Markle reincarnation feels. Historical royal women and Cate and Meghan love for both which is Fantastic. Just has a really nice vibe as a person online honestly <3. 

@meghansboys So Much Lovely. Also gorgeous multifandom things and edits (may possibly share my desire for Meghan and Cate to do a charity cameo on Doctor Who...???) <333. 

@harry-sussex Absolute sweetheart (especially to very shy lurkers who are flailing about Cate and Meghan A LOT) - I love her writing royal scenarios, I love her delight and passion and her kindness and I think that really matters - looks like a Very Good Friend. 

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

are there any sussex fans that don't talk crap about the cambridges, all i see in this fandom is sussex stans shitting on the cambridges and try to use a non exsistant affiar can't william/

Plenty of them! There are Sussex STANS, who aren’t really fans and just use Harry and Meghan as a way to hide behind their own prejudices, but there are plenty of Sussex fans, many of whom are also fans of the Cambridges!

Try: @brookedav1s, @harry-sussex, @lovingtheroyals, @middleton-markle, @middletonmarkle, @catherineandmeghans, @kateandmeg