There’s more to the story ofPrincess Charlotte’s heirloom brooch fromQueen Elizabeth.
The 7-year-old princess wore herfirst broochto her great-grandmother’s funeral on Monday, where PEOPLE exclusively confirmed that the small diamond horseshoe was a gift from the late monarch. Days later, the sweet piece was identified as having belonged toQueen Elizabeth’s mother,Queen Elizabeththe Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was first pictured in the equestrian pin in 1929 and likely passed it down to her horse-loving eldest daughter.Queen Elizabeththen passed the diamond brooch on to her great-granddaughter Charlotte.
The young royal wore the glittering clip on the left side of her black coat at theQueen’s funeral on Monday, honoring her late great-grandmother’s love of everything equestrian.
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Queen Elizabethwas known for her impressive collection of brooches and often reached for royal jewelry with sentimental value, or as a diplomatic gesture on foreign trips. It’s a fashion lesson the women of her family have followed, and tributes teemed in Her Majesty’s honor at her funeral.
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Charlotte’s motherKate Middletonworetwo striking piecesthat belonged to the late monarch — theBahrain Pearl Drop Earringsand four-strand pearl choker with center diamond clasp, from the Queen’s personal collection. Her sister-in-lawMeghan Marklethoughtfully chose thepearl and diamond drop earringsthe Queen gave to her for theirfirst solo outing togetherin 2018.
Prince George, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Meghan Markle.Phil Noble/Getty
In similar style,Queen Camillapoignantly wore Queen Victoria’sHesse Diamond Jubilee brooch, an heirloom of the crown, whileSophie, Countess of Wessextopped her look with ablack straw riding hat, an homage to the Queen’s lifelong equestrian obsession.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex.PHOTO: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty; Universal History Archive/GettySophie, Countess of Wessex.PHOTO: Karwai Tang/WireImage
Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
PHOTO: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty; Universal History Archive/GettySophie, Countess of Wessex.PHOTO: Karwai Tang/WireImage
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“We wanted to make something very special for the funeral, and we were very honored to create this bespoke hat for the Countess of Wessex,” Taylor added of producing the piece.
source: people.com
