Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, looked radiant as she stepped out in a floral tiara for King Charles’ Coronation – but eagled-eyed watchers may have noticed a special meaning behind her jewellery.
Queen Elizabeth II had a collection of more than 100 brooches, but there were some that held extra special meaning.The Queen and Prince Philip's honeymoon photos Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh re-visit Broadlands, to mark their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on November 20
She wore it many times in the 1950s, including in the moment above, when she touched down in London after a trip to Italy.The set was made by Boucheron ten years before being given to Elizabeth on her 18th birthday These twin brooches were Queen Elizabeth II's 18th birthday gift from her parents, so it's no surprise that the monarch absolutely adored them.
Prince Albert gave this brooch - a massive sapphire set in gold and surrounded by 12 diamonds - to Queen Victoria the day before their wedding, and she went on to wear it over and over again until Albert passed away. It was passed down to the Crown and once in Queen Elizabeth II's posession, became one of her favourites.
The late monarch wore the piece for her 50th birthday portrait, for her 2014 Christmas message, and in a Zoom call in 2021.Queen Elizabeth II attends the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Mr Thomas Kingston at St George's Chapel on May 18, 2019 in Windsor, England The Queen often wore this with red outfits, for obvious reason: the rubies made the brooch a natural accessory.Elizabeth II wore this hefty brooch for Meghan and Harry's weddin Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)Queen Mary's pink sapphire and diamond brooch
Elizabeth wore this for her walkabout outside St James Palace on the day before Princess Diana's funeral, as well as for a wedding anniversary portrait in 1979.Another work by Garrard, the Queen clearly loved this accessory, wearing it for public appearances at least 40 times.It's quite the statement piece
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