It's no secret that the Queen puts a great deal (1) of thought into the jewels she wears to official events, with the majority signifying a connection to a particular country or event. One such example is the Canadian Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch, which the monarch has worn on a number of occasions in a nod (2) to the Commonwealth country.
It was first owned by the Queen Mother. She was presented with the brooch by her husband King George VI in the spring of 1939, when the couple made a state visit to Canada, the first by a reigning monarch.
The brooch was made by jewellers Asprey and features diamonds set in (3) platinum, formed in the shape of the sugar maple tree leaf, the national emblem of Canada.
The Queen inherited the brooch from her mother following her death in March 2002 at the age of 101. Since then, Her Majesty has worn it on a number of occasions – both for trips to Canada and to events in Britain held in honour of the country.
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While the brooch is a much-treasured item, the Queen has also been known to lend it out to other members of the royal family. Her daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall, was seen wearing it for her first official visit to Canada in November 2009.
Similarly (4), the Duchess of Cambridge showcased (5) it during her 2011 tour of that country with Prince William, choosing to wear the spectacular jewel on Canada Day in Ottawa.
1. A great deal = A lot
2. A nod = An inclination of the head, or figuratively, an acknowledgement.
3. Set in = Encased in, surrounded by
4. Similarly = In the same way
5. To showcase = To draw attention to
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