How Princess Charlotte could inherit Princess Kate’s £82m jewellery collection

In total, the value of the jewellery gifted and loaned to Kate over the years adds up to an eye-watering £82million.
Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte at Wimbledon

As the daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte is poised to inherit a sparkling collection of royal jewellery. One day she will be inheriting Princess Kate’s glittering jewellery collection of stunning tiaras, diamond necklaces, and impressive rare-stone rings.

In total, the value of the jewellery gifted and loaned to Kate over the years adds up to over £82million. When Kate married Prince William, she inherited six pieces from Princess Diana which are set to be worth a total of £16.5million.

These include her sapphire engagement ring – featuring a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire from Sri Lanka, the Saudi sapphire suite, Lover’s knot tiara, three-strand pearl bracelet, Collingwood earrings, and South Sea pearl earrings.

Before her death, Diana wrote a “letter of wishes”, which explained: “I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.”

The princes therefore inherited their mother’s jewellery collection, which included bracelets, watches, earrings and much more.

Lady Diana Spencer wearing her engagement ring

Diana wearing her iconic sapphire engagement ring before becoming a Princess

Princess Kate wearing the Lover’s Knot Tiara

The Princess of Wales also has 10 pieces loaned or gifted by the late Queen Elizabeth II, which are worth a grand total of £61.8million.

Among the 10 items Kate received from the late Queen are the Queen Mary’s diamond choker, Cartier Halo tiara, Nizam of Hyderabad necklace, Maple Leaf brooch, New Zealand Fern brooch, and Royal Family Order brooch.

The Bahrain Pearl earrings, Bahrain pearl choker, Dubai sapphire earrings and ruby and diamond floral bandeau necklace are also included.

Kate also has a number of jewellery pieces that have been given to her from Prince William and King Charles over the years, which could go to Charlotte.

These include: The Olympic Cartier set, Ballon Bleu Cartier watch, Promise ring, Eternity band, Green tourmaline and amethyst earrings, shamrock brooch, personalised gold necklace, wedding band, and amethyst earrings.

Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklance around 1955

The late Queen’s Nizam of Hyderabad necklace is said to be one of the most expensive pieces of jewellery in the Royal Family’s collection.

Experts said: “This is by far one of the most precious pieces of jewellery from the British Royal Family.

“The necklace, which was made by Cartier in 1935, is extremely intricate featuring over 50 diamonds nestled in an abstract floral design.

“With an array of enormous pavé set stones and a detachable double-drop pendant, the necklace features 13 emerald and pear-shaped diamonds linked to a chain of a further 38 brilliant-cut stones. A piece like this is truly one of a kind.”

The necklace was a wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth from the Nizam of Hyderabad, who was known at the time as one of the wealthiest people in the world. In 1947, Asaf Jah VII was the ruler (or Nizam) of Hyderabad, and he was one of the richest men in the world. The unique necklace is likely to be worth around £65million to £70million making it one of the most valuable pieces of jewellery.

While it is not yet confirmed which specific pieces Princess Charlotte will inherit, it is likely that she will receive heirlooms that reflect her status and role within the Royal Family. Traditionally, significant pieces are passed down through the generations during key life events such as coming-of-age ceremonies, Royal Weddings, and Coronations.