A private banquet celebrating Queen Camilla’s 78th birthday on July 15, 2025, turned tense when 10-year-old Princess Charlotte, daughter of Prince William and Catherine, arrived wearing the iconic Spencer tiara—famously worn by her late grandmother,

Princess Diana, at her 1981 wedding to then-Prince Charles. Insiders report Camilla was visibly shaken, her reaction sparking whispers of a deeper unease tied to Diana’s enduring legacy. But it was Charlotte’s poised response and Camilla’s subsequent silence that stole the night, reigniting debates about Camilla’s complex history with the monarchy.

Held at Buckingham Palace, the intimate gathering included royals, close friends, and the Wales family. Charlotte, radiant in a navy gown, initially blended in with her parents and siblings, Prince George and Prince Louis.

The mood was festive—until Charlotte briefly left and returned wearing the Spencer tiara, a heirloom from Diana’s family, last seen publicly at Celia McCorquodale’s 2018 wedding. The room fell silent as guests noticed the glittering headpiece, its diamonds catching the light and evoking Diana’s memory.