Princess Eugenie may follow in the footsteps of her mother and wear the York diamond tiara on her wedding day.

The delicate scroll tiara is set in platinum with leafy scrollwork, diamond collets and a large diamond of around five carats on the top.

The Duchess of York wearing a tiara on her wedding da
The Duchess of York wearing a tiara on her wedding day (PA)

When Sarah Ferguson married the Duke of York in 1986, it was suggested at the time that her tiara – her something borrowed – was lent by a friend.

But it later emerged that the new piece had been purchased for the duchess from jewellers Garrad by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as a wedding gift.

The Duchess of York wearing a crown of flowers
Initially the bride wore a crown of flowers (PA)

Sarah, who married Andrew in Westminster Abbey on July 23 1986, hid her tiara under a crown of flowers, only revealing it after signing the register, to symbolise her new royal status.

She wore the sparkling piece many times after and retained ownership of it following her split from Andrew in 1992.

The Duchess of York wearing the diamond scroll tiara
The Duchess of York wearing the diamond scroll tiara to a banquet as part of the Saudi state visit to the UK (PA)

The Queen and Philip also bought a diamond demi-parure from Garrard for their new daughter-in-law – a set that includes a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet.

Eugenie could choose to wear pieces from this collection on her big day.

The Duchess of York wearing the diamond necklace and earrings
The Duchess of York wearing the diamond necklace and earrings – a present from the Queen – to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1987 (PA)

The princess will also have an array of alternative tiaras to choose from.

The Queen often loans royal brides pieces from her personal collection.

Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank (Ian West/PA)

The Duchess of Sussex wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, lent to her by the Queen, on her wedding day, while the Duchess of Cambridge wore the Cartier Halo tiara, also loaned by the monarch.

Meghan, with the Duke of Sussex, wearing Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara
Meghan, with the Duke of Sussex, wearing Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara (Jane Barlow/PA)
The Duchess of Cambridge, with the Duke of Cambridge, wearing the Cartier Halo tiara
The Duchess of Cambridge, with the Duke of Cambridge, wearing the Cartier Halo tiara (Dimitar Dilkoff/PA)

Here are some of the other options for Eugenie:

Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Tiara

This imposing tiara features 15 interlaced diamond circles with large pearl droplets.

The pearls can be taken out and replaced with emeralds or it can be worn “widowed” – without drops.

The Queen wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir's Tiara
The Queen wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Tiara at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation in Gatineau, Quebec (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA)

Tsar Nicholas II’s aunt, the Grand Duchess, hid the piece in the vault at Vladimir Palace in 1918 when she fled St Petersburg in the wake of the revolution.

It was found by a member of the British Secret Intelligence Service who smuggled the jewels out of Russia for the Grand Duchess.

It was later sold to Elizabeth II’s grandmother, Queen Mary, and was then eventually inherited by the Queen. It has also been worn by the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Oriental Circlet Tiara (also known as the Indian Tiara)

This was a favourite of the Queen Mother. The large but delicate-looking piece features diamond lotus flowers and arches, and wraps itself nearly all the way around the wearer’s head.

The Queen Mother wearing Oriental Circlet Tiara
The Queen Mother wearing the Oriental Circlet Tiara, also known as the Indian Tiara (PA)

Prince Albert had it made as an opal tiara for Queen Victoria in 1853.

But Queen Alexandra later replaced the opals, which were thought unlucky, with rubies.

Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara

The Queen wore Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara when she married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947.

Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh after their marriage ceremony
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh after their marriage ceremony (PA)

It was first worn as a tiara by Queen Victoria in 1839.

Strathmore Rose Tiara

A demure choice would be the pretty Strathmore Rose Tiara, which belonged to the Queen Mother and was a present from her parents in 1923.

The Duke and Duchess of York, later George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on their wedding day in 1923
The Duke and Duchess of York, later George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on their wedding day in 1923 (PA)

It can be worn on top of the head or across the forehead as a bandeau. The delicate floral design has not been worn in public for many years.

Queen Alexandra’s Russian Kokoshnik Tiara

If Eugenie wanted to go all out and pick one of the largest tiaras, she could opt for this impressive fringe headdress.

The Queen wearing Queen Alexandra's Russian Kokoshnik Tiara
The Queen wearing Queen Alexandra’s Russian Kokoshnik Tiara (PA)

Formed of 61 platinum bars and bejewelled with 488 diamonds, it was a gift to Alexandra on her silver wedding anniversary in 1888 and is based on a Russian-style peasant girl’s headwear which was in fashion at the time.

Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

This is an unlikely choice. One of the Queen’s favourites, the tiara is synonymous with the monarch and she wears it often.

The Queen wearing Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on a state visit to Germany
The Queen wearing Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on a state visit to Germany (PA)