Queen Camilla Jewels 2: February 2024 -

[muriel]

Very regfal look. I only wished she had opted

for another necklace this time. And i wonder why does not sue the King's Family Order? Or ist that not worn at the State Opening? And when yes why

Great look. That necklace is spectacular.

 

[W.Y.CII]

I was expecting Camilla to wear her RFO at the State opening of Parliament today.

Maybe not the best comparison but QEII also didn't wear her RFOs as well, maybe because of the robes?

 

[An Ard Ri]

In Guernsey today, the Queen appears to be wearing sapphire and diamond earrings, probably the ones she wore at QE2's funeral. I haven't seen great pictures yet.

King and Queen receive rapturous welcome in Guernsey

The King and Queen, who celebrates her 77th birthday tomorrow, arrived on Guernsey this morning - with crowds lining the streets to see them - for day two of their royal tour.

www.dailymail.co.uk

And the earrings have stirred some debate

Did Queen Camilla Wear Diana's Sapphires in Guernsey?

King Charles and Queen Camilla continued their visit to the Channel Islands on Tuesday, and Queen Camilla wore an interesting pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that echoed another famous suite of royal jewels. King

www.thecourtjeweller.com

I wonder are they Diana's sapphire and diamond earrings?

 

[Stefan]

Maybe not the best comparison but QEII also didn't wear her RFOs as well, maybe because of the robes?

We would have to look back to Queen Elizabeth (QEQM) and Queen Mary. But then they also wore the Garter Sash which Camilla doesn't.

 

[muriel]

I wonder are they Diana's sapphire and diamond earrings?

Unlikely, IMO.

Firstly, I think Camilla has not (barring the historic brooch with the Prince of Wales feathers), and is unlikely to wear jewellery personal to Diana. The reactions that might elicit are not worth it. Camilla also has access to one of the world's largest jewellery collections, so really has no need.

Secondly, the demi-parure is likely to be with the sons of Diana, and not in the royal vault. Camilla is, therefore, unlikely to have access to it even if she wanted to.

Thirdly, lovely as the design might be, they are not unique. Queen Mary did not like wearing pendant earrings, preferring studs, and may well have acquired this pair to match her sunray sapphire tiara.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Unlikely, IMO.

Firstly, I think Camilla has not (barring the historic brooch with the Prince of Wales feathers), and is unlikely to wear jewellery personal to Diana. The reactions that might elicit are not worth it. Camilla also has access to one of the world's largest jewellery collections, so really has no need.

Secondly, the demi-parure is likely to be with the sons of Diana, and not in the royal vault. Camilla is, therefore, unlikely to have access to it even if she wanted to.

Thirdly, lovely as the design might be, they are not unique. Queen Mary did not like wearing pendant earrings, preferring studs, and may well have acquired this pair to match her sunray sapphire tiara.

I was thinking it was rather unlikely to see Camilla wearing them.

 

[muriel]

At the State Opening of Parliament 2024 today:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

Given the relatively simple gown this might have been a good opportunity for the Queen to wear a devant-de-corsage. Perhaps Queen Victoria's Fringe brooch or Queen Mary / QE2's stomacher couuld have been pressed into service.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Pearls of Queen Anne and Queen Caroline
These have been worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria.
They were given as a wedding gift to the late Queen from her father in 1947
Queen Anne and Queen Caroline Pearl Necklaces - The Royal Watcher

 

[An Ard Ri]

A look at Queen Camilla's jewels worn during the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse this August.
Antique Royal Racing Jewels for Queen Camilla in York

 

[An Ard Ri]

We may very well see this brooch worn on the upcoming trip to Australia
The Australian Wattle Brooch ,it was presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1954
Queen’s Australian Wattle Brooch

 

[muriel]

As expected, the Queen is wearing the Wattle brooch for arrival into Australia today.

 

[Frelinghighness]

I love how beautiful and big the brooch is and how well it looks on her royal blue coat

 

[muriel]

I love how beautiful and big the brooch is and how well it looks on her royal blue coat

The royal blue dress is a great backdrop for the yellow diamonds in the brooch.

 

[muriel]

For the day in Canberra, the Queen wore the Courtalds Shell brooch today with a white dress.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1848191941701259448

 

[An Ard Ri]

As expected, the Queen is wearing the Wattle brooch for arrival into Australia today.

And it was perfect for the arrival ceremony too!

 

[Frelinghighness]

Love the shell brooch

 

[PrincessofEurope]

The wattle brooch is stunning - I saw it displayed once and it is even more amazing in person and heavy looking to wear

 

[Adda]

Aquamarines on Queen Camilla!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858976332241330264

 

[Stefan]

Queen Camilla is wearing the aquamarine tiara worn the last years by the then Countess of Wesses at the diplomatic reception

 

[tommy100]

Wow didn't recognise it on Camilla vs how it looks on Sophie. I feel it is perhaps sitting a little too high in the middle, almost needed a little more hair to cover the gap left between the centre but its a good look and nice to see something different from what we were all expecting.

 

[Elly C]

I agree that it needs to be more deeply set into her hair.
I find this tiara a strange choice as, given how rarely tiaras are worn by British royals, it doesn’t strike me as being sufficiently significant for the Queen to wear & she certainly has quite a range to choose from.
What I do think is interesting is that there appears to be a different approach emerging where jewels aren’t worn by just one senior royal during their lifetime- but perhaps this isn’t the case with the Princess Royal. With the previous monarch, such pooling seemed to be mainly confined to a brooch or necklace related to a country or organisation.

 

[maria-olivia]

Great King Charles Family Order with diamonds? Hope to see it next year for the Princess of Wales.
She wears the Garter Sash as Princess Anne and Alexandra.

 

[Prinsara]

The Aquamarine looks better on QC than… anyone in the past multiple decades or so. Right?

It’s also nice that Camilla is willing to take anything and everything out. I enjoy the feeling we could see anything on her.

 

[Noble Consort Ming]

I'm curious as to why she is not also wearing the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II.

 

[fabaunty]

The Aquamarine looks better on QC than… anyone in the past multiple decades or so. Right?

It’s also nice that Camilla is willing to take anything and everything out. I enjoy the feeling we could see anything on her.

For a moment I mistook it for the altered Kent tiara .

 

[HRHHermione]

I take this surprising tiara choice by Queen Camilla as an optimistic sign that tiaras may be more freely shared among the British royal women than they were under the late Queen. Less predictable choices means more fun for us!

 

[EllieCat]

I think the aquamarine looks better on QCamilla than Sophie in this instance.

 

[TLLK]

I take this surprising tiara choice by Queen Camilla as an optimistic sign that tiaras may be more freely shared among the British royal women than they were under the late Queen. Less predictable choices means more fun for us!

I am thrilled to see Queen Camilla wearing a variety of tiaras since her husband ascended to the throne.

 

[muriel]

I'm curious as to why she is not also wearing the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II.

I think this was just a simpler look, with one RFO worn rather than 2, as Queen Camilla wore for the Japanese state banquet, or QE2 generally wore.

Queen Camilla is wearing the aquamarine tiara worn the last years by the then Countess of Wesses at the diplomatic reception

Now that was a surprise, and one that was just not expected. This has been seen as a "minor" tiara, and but Queen Camilla yet again demonstrated that her bouffant hairdo can make most tiara's work.

I also note the return of her aquamarine necklace, one not seen for well over a decade. And I am not sure I had ever seen the aquamarine and diamond earrings worn previously.

I agree that it needs to be more deeply set into her hair.
I find this tiara a strange choice as, given how rarely tiaras are worn by British royals, it doesn’t strike me as being sufficiently significant for the Queen to wear & she certainly has quite a range to choose from.
What I do think is interesting is that there appears to be a different approach emerging where jewels aren’t worn by just one senior royal during their lifetime- but perhaps this isn’t the case with the Princess Royal. With the previous monarch, such pooling seemed to be mainly confined to a brooch or necklace related to a country or organisation.

I do agree that the realignment of tiaras in the BRF is certainly underway. Too early to tell what the new pattern might be, but let us watch and see. This is going to be fun for all jewel watchers.

 

[Stefan]

Now that was a surprise, and one that was just not expected. This has been seen as a "minor" tiara, and but Queen Camilla yet again demonstrated that her bouffant hairdo can make most tiara's work.

Sorry no, that tiara did not work for her. First the tiara blends to much in her hair and tends to disappear, like the Girls and not even her hair can successfully hide that ugly frame part in the centre below the central element.