When Lord Carnegie weds on 31 August 2025, his bride will adorn herself with the Fife Fringe Tiara, a jewel steeped in family history. This diamond kokoshnik diadem, with its dramatic sunray design, is a quintessential example of early 20th-century craftsmanship.
The tiara once belonged to his great-grandmother, Louise, Duchess of Fife, eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Today, the kokoshnik tiara is normally on display at Kensington Palace, on long-term loan from the estate of the 4th Duke of Fife. In the exhibition it is shown together with the magnificent Fife Massin Tiara, which was accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Historic Royal Palaces. Both jewels form part of the exhibition, highlighting their royal provenance and artistic significance.
For the wedding, however, the kokoshnik tiara will be specially removed from its museum showcase to grace the bride. Passed down through the generations, it carries both royal heritage and timeless elegance. By wearing it on her wedding day, the bride not only celebrates her marriage but also pays homage to a lineage that links the Carnegies to Britain’s royal past.
For more details on the history of this jewel, see my in-depth article: The Fife Fringe Tiara | Royal Magazin
Sources:, Peerage news;Historic Royal Palaces; Xä;
