Queen Camilla is honoring her mother-in-law, the late Queen Elizabeth. This past Wednesday, the reigning Queen was photographed wearing a meaningful brooch pinned to her chest.
© Getty ImagesCamilla, 79, was photographed wearing a blue dress she paired with a trench coat. She completed the look with a hat, adding a very royal touch. For jewellery, Camilla opted for pearl drop earrings, bracelets, a trench bag and heels.
The brooch caught the eye of royal experts. The piece is a beautiful diamond and sapphire moth brooch.
The piece has been worn by Camilla numerous times on important occasions, including a Commonwealth Day celebration and a Christmas in Sandringham in 2016. She also wore it on her official birthday portraits this year, showing her allegiance to the brooch and how meaningful it is for her.
As reported by Tatler, the brooch was a gift from Queen Elizabeth herself. According to the palace, the brooch was gifted to the queen in 1977, even though she was never photographed wearing it in public. Still, the brooch was a present to Camilla years ago, showing the strength of their relationship.
© Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla's weekends apart
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been married for decades, becoming one of the most stable partnerships in the royal world. According to a royal expert, one of the secrets to their partnership is their independence.
As reported by Rebecca English, the royal editor of The Daily Mail, Charles and Camilla often spend their weekends apart in separate country homes. “I can understand why it looks a little odd to people, but it actually works for them,” she continued.
© Getty ImagesCamilla often spends time at Ray Mill House, the property she purchased following the conclusion of her marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles, whom she divorced in 1995. 10 years later, when Camilla and Charles were about to get married, the question of selling the house was brought up, with the two ultimately deciding to keep it.
“It’s a real bolthole for her. It’s very informal,” said English. Camilla still spends a lot of time there alongside her kids, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, and her grandkids.
“They also live quite independent lives and I don’t think it affects their relationship at all,” continued English.
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