The year was 1985.
Princess Diana was in Melbourne, Australia as part of a royal tour celebrating Queen Victoria’s 150th anniversary.
In a few hours they would be attending a gala, dancing the night away, and she needed to get ready.
She adjusted the bow on the shoulder of her aquamarine dress, designed by Elizabeth Emmanuel (who also did her wedding dress), and looked in the mirror.
All she needed now was some sparkle.
Her Majesty the Queen had given Diana the perfect item as a wedding gift. It was a jeweled choker, encrusted with diamonds and a large emerald. The original necklace belonged to Queen Mary, made from emeralds given to her by the Ladies of India in 1911.
Diana, not wanting to waste time with the clasp, tried to fit the choker over her head. Only she couldn’t.
“My honker is too big!” she cried.
Vic Chapman, a Canadian diplomat waiting to escort the royal couple, said “Leave it there. It’s young and fun like you.”
And so Princess Diana of Wales walked into the gala that evening, wearing a $20 million dollar emerald choker…as a headband.
Conclusion
So what do you think?
Are you a fan of knitting headbands?
Would you use on as a way to explore a new skill?