Many people around the world have a great admiration, envy, or even obsession with the idea of royalty. From dressing up like Disney princesses as a child to following every single thing that Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do, being a queen or a princess has always been glamorized. I'm sure I'm not the only one who immediately watched The Princess Diaries (the first one and the sequel) the second it was available on Netflix. I am also guilty of crying during this year's royal wedding and binge watching The Crown. Royalty is associated with power, wealth, and status, which most of us are attracted to in some capacity (whether we like to admit it or not).
And, of course, one of the key symbols of royalty is the crown. From crown-shaped rings and charms to a bride wearing a tiara on her wedding day, nothing makes a girl feel more like royalty than wearing a crown of some sort. Why else would people care so much about being crowned prom queen? Whether it is made of plastic or of precious metals, a crown has a way of making someone feel special and important. Another way to show off a crown, aside from accessorizing with one or wearing one on a T-shirt, is getting one tattooed! A crown tattoo is a cute way to show off one's queen status. They can be small and minimal or intricate and detailed. They look great in black ink or color and there are a lot of elements that can be added to them, such as initials, phrases, symbols, or animals. Here are 20 crown tattoos that encourage us to embrace our inner royal.
Elephant Crown Tattoo
Elephants are often used as a symbol of strength and power. So pairing an elephant with a crown is a really clever idea! This design is crisp and clean and the watercolor was a nice touch.
Roses Crown Tattoo
These large roses add some romance to this vintage-style crown tattoo. There is a lot of expert shading and detail in this arm design.
Baby Name Crown Tattoo
Getting the kids' or grandkids' names written in ink is always a sweet sentiment. And adding a crown on top for the little prince or princess can add some fun detail.
Chandelier Crown Tattoo
This crown tattoo has chains and gems hanging from the bottom, like a chandelier. It also has some flowers and ribbon inked in, giving it a more feminine aesthetic.
Stick and Poke Crown Tattoo
This crown tattoo was done with the stick and poke method. It's a simple crown with hands underneath. The hands look like they have power or magic coming out of them. Very creative!
Pink Ribbon Crown Tattoo
This crown has some pretty pink details incorporated in it. The small hearts and ribbons give it more of an innocent, playful feel.
Finger Crown Tattoo
Crowns also make good micro tattoos. This person got one right on their index finger, like a permanent ring.
Back Ankle Crown Tattoo
This back ankle crown tattoo is simple and adorable. It's just a basic outline with three tiny hearts on top.
Initial Crown Tattoo
This crown tattoo is precise and perfectly detailed. The initial has a dramatic cursive font that matches the royalty theme well.
Watercolor Crown Tattoo
This crown tattoo has vibrant watercolors over a sketched design. It looks artistic and whimsical.
Heart Crown Tattoo
This "Queen of Hearts" tattoo is bold and simple. It's a fitting design for someone who likes a minimalist ink style.
Couple Crown Tattoo
Crowns also make cute couples tattoos. This pair got traditional styled crowns with the words "king" and "queen" inked below.
Corona Crown Tattoo
If anyone is particularly fond of cracking open a Corona (with a slice of lime, of course), here is a clever ink idea. This person got the Corona crown logo with their name in the brand's font.
Zodiac Crown Tattoo
Zodiac signs are a popular tattoo idea and a crown can be a nice addition to them. This Leo symbol is topped with a colorful queen crown.
Pure Love Crown Tattoo
This crown design reads "Amore puro," which means "pure love." It also has a small heart incorporated, which flows with the message.
Upper Back Crown Tattoo
This crown tattoo was placed on the upper back and it looks really good! The shading and line work is well done.
Colorful Crown Tattoo
This queen tattoo is a large crown placed on the back of the leg. We really like the choice of colors. The teal, pink, and purple mesh really well together.
Bee Crown Tattoo
This arm tattoo plays off of the idea of being a "queen bee." The shaded style and amount of detail in the small piece is really incredible.
Simple Side Crown Tattoo
This crown was this Instagram user's first tattoo. She captioned this post: "I will keep my chin up and straighten my crown. I am the Queen of this kingdom and only I know how to rule it."
Dotted Crown Tattoo
This crown design is small, but it still has a lot of detail. This tattoo artists used a lot of tiny dots to give it a more distinctive look.
