The best Kate Middleton tiara moments

While she may often get dressed up to the nines, the best Kate Middleton tiara moments only make up a handful of her official engagements over the years. Contrary to popular belief, the royals step out in the most regal of accessories on a small number of occasions.

The Princess of Wales is no different, having put on sparkly headwear in public just over a dozen times. She first wore a tiara when she walked down the aisle with Prince William in 2011. Since then, the mother-of-three has donned priceless headpieces almost entirely for special state banquets or glittering receptions for the Diplomatic Corps held at Buckingham Palace - often stealing the show for the best royal tiara moments.

Over the years, Kate has paired her sweeping ballgowns with a number of different tiaras from the royal vault - including the Cartier Halo Tiara and the Lotus Flower Tiara. However, the Lover's Knot Tiara, which was closely associated with Princess Diana, is her clear favourite. Prepare to be dazzled by these looks...