Many members of the Royal Family have been spotted wearing luxury tiaras from the royal collection, although this is usually only reserved for very special occasions. Although a lot of jewels have stayed in the family, a coronet worn by Queen Victoria was reportedly bought for an undisclosed sum after being given the asking price of £5 million. Royal enthusiasts will soon be able to see the coronet as the buyer has gifted the lavish piece to a UK museum to be put on display. Fans will be able to feast their eyes upon the sapphire and diamond piece, which once held a lot of meaning to Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria: £5 million lavish coronet to go on display
The coronet will go on display for the first time ever at London's Victoria & Albert Museum from 11 April.
It first made it’s way to Victoria as a gift from William and Judith Bollinger and was very special to the monarch as it was designed by her husband, Prince Albert, in 1840.
The diamond-encrusted crown looked incredibly lavish and featured a stunning display of sapphires spread along the bottom of the crown.
In the 1800s, the image of the coronet became widely recognised after Victoria wore it in a portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter which was reportedly carried around the world to share the image of the young queen.
What’s more, the coronet clearly meant a lot to the queen who is said to have worn it instead of her usual crown when opening Parliament for the first time after the death of Prince Albert.
Queen Victoria: The coronet will go on display for the first time ever at London's V&A (Image:
