I think the tiara being referred to is the Greville as it's in the kokoshnik style. It's the Daily Mail we're talking about here so I'm not sure Russian and Russian style would be seen as mutually exclusive.
A previous article said how great Harry & Meghan thought it was to try on tiara's with the Queen. There's also a snide comment attributed to the Queen about her wearing veil I don't believe for one moment.
However Meghan may have asked to borrow the Vladimir when set with emeralds. For that I would imagine she would have been told to pick from what was offered!
The Vladimir is a tiara to be worn by a Queen or the wife perhaps of a direct in line.
This news item caught my attention.
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/royal-weddings/queens-prewedding-row-with-difficult-meghan-markle-revealed/news-story/98446eb820d49dfc805272c28c056d47
The story could be a complete fabrication to sell newspapers or there may be another emerald tiara sitting in storage. I don't think that the reference is to the Greville emerald tiara. Its origin would be well documented.
The reference to the mystery emerald tiara possibly having a Russian origin also makes me sceptical. What would be odd about a jewel having originated in Russia? The Vladimir tiara, Queen Mary's diamond sautoir and several brooches have a Russian origin and are worn without any controversy.
What do others think?
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