*London – The Princess of Wales is set to return to royal duties as she and her husband, the Prince of Wales, prepare for an official state visit to the United Kingdom on December 3rd.

While royal enthusiasts eagerly await the event, there’s one notable disappointment: the Princess of Wales will not be wearing a tiara at this time, despite the palace’s major announcement.

Princess Catherine has stated that she isn’t ready for such an appearance just yet.*

Royal fans have been thrilled by Princess Catherine’s recent return to official engagements, but it appears the tiara-wearing moment they’ve been hoping for will have to wait.

While it was previously speculated that the Princess would don a tiara for the state banquet in December, it now seems unlikely she will make such an appearance this year. Royal experts had anticipated her wearing one of the royal family’s iconic tiaras, especially given the glamour of such state occasions, but it could be a while before the Princess of Wales adds another jewel to her royal wardrobe.

Royal experts have pointed to the Princess’s focus on her children following her cancer diagnosis as another factor in her reduced public appearances. Some official events have taken a backseat as the Princess has placed her health and family at the forefront. Tiaras, traditionally reserved for State Banquets, royal weddings, and annual diplomatic receptions, are not expected to be seen again on Princess Catherine for some time.

Her royal tiara collection has been a subject of admiration over the years. From the Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara and the Lotus Flower Tiara to the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara and the Strathmore Rose Tiara, Princess Catherine’s choices have been steeped in both royal history and sentimental value.