The Royal Family’s long-standing tensions appear to be flaring up once again — this time over one of the most treasured jewels in royal history: Princess Diana’s iconic Spencer Tiara.
According to palace insiders, Princess Charlotte, the 10-year-old daughter of Prince William and Princess Catherine, is set to inherit the legendary diamond tiara — once worn by her late grandmother, Princess Diana — leaving Meghan Markle’s daughter, Princess Lilibet, completely out of the picture.
A Priceless Legacy Bypassing Lilibet
Valued at an estimated $535,000 (£400,000), the Spencer Tiara holds immense sentimental and historical value. It was famously worn by Diana on her wedding day to Prince Charles in 1981 and has since become a global symbol of grace, heartbreak, and legacy.
Reports suggest that the tiara, which remains under the care of Diana’s family — the Spencers — will be passed down directly to Charlotte when she comes of age. Sources close to the Spencer estate revealed that Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, wishes to keep the heirloom “within the direct royal line of succession.”
Meghan’s Reported Outburst
However, the decision has allegedly infuriated Meghan Markle, who, according to one insider, was left “absolutely livid” upon learning that her daughter, Princess Lilibet Diana, will not have any claim to the jewel that bears her grandmother’s name.
“She reportedly snapped, ‘How about Lilibet?! You think this is just about a tiara? Think again!’” said a royal source, hinting that the Duchess of Sussex sees this as yet another example of her daughter being excluded from royal privilege.
Royal Rift Rekindled
This revelation could potentially reignite the Sussex vs. Wales rift, which has strained relations between Prince William and Prince Harry for years.
While some royal experts defend the decision as “traditional and expected,” others argue that it symbolizes how Lilibet’s American upbringing and her family’s departure from royal duties have distanced her from such historic entitlements.
“The Spencer Tiara belongs to the family, but tradition leans toward the direct heirs of the future monarch,” royal analyst Emma Cartwright explained. “Charlotte represents continuity within the British Royal Family — something the Sussexes stepped away from.”
What This Means For The Future
For now, neither the Sussexes nor Kensington Palace have issued an official statement regarding the matter. Still, whispers from royal circles suggest that Meghan feels personally betrayed — especially given that the tiara carries her late mother-in-law’s name and emotional legacy.
Whether this “heirloom war” will further divide the families remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — even years after Diana’s passing, her legacy continues to shape, and sometimes divide, the modern monarchy.