Queen Camilla arrived bright and early atWindsor Castlein her Sunday best for Easter, which included what appeared to be the Raspberry Pip Brooch, pinned to a bright red wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare, which she wore with a matching hat by Philip Treacy
The Queen has worn this particular cross-shaped brooch on a few occasions before, includingat Royal Ascot last yearas well as for a visit to Canterbury a few months prior. She was first seen wearing it publiclyon Christmas Day 2023.
According tothe Crown Chronicles, the name "may have been inspired by its shape, which some observers liken to the delicate structure of a raspberry seed." The topaz and diamond jewel's origins can be traced back to 1881 when it was presented as a wedding gift to Cecilia Nina Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Eventually it made its way into the Royal Collection through the Queen Mother, who passed it onto Queen Elizabeth.
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While she often borrows fine jewelry such as necklaces and earrings from the Royal Collection, Queen Camilladebuted a new mystery broochatMaundy Thursday servicesa few days ago. The sapphire and diamond bauble designed in the shape of a crown wasspeculatedto be a gift from King Charles in honor of their21st wedding anniversary this month.
On Sunday morning,the King and Queen arrivedat St. George's Chapel in the Bentley State Limousine. There, they were met byPrincess Anneand her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence;Prince Edward and his son, James, Earl of Wessex;Princess Margaret's daughter, Lady Sarah Chatto; the Prince andPrincess of Wales, along with their three children,Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; andPeter Phillips and his fiancée Harriet Sperlingand their daughters.
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