Her Majesty Queen Camilla – renowned for her affinity for the royal collection’s exquisite brooches – selected a particularly remarkable one today, igniting discussions that have become the talk of the town.
The Queen bestowed five Buchan Medals upon serving and retired Royal Lancers at the base in Catterick Garrison today. This marks her inaugural visit to the regiment since King Charles appointed her as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers in 2023.
For the occasion, the senior royal wore a beautiful blue outfit that was modelled on the Lancers uniform. However, it wasn’t just her distinguished outfit that caught attention. As always, considerable thought went into her choice of accessories.
Fine jewellery experts at Steven Stone have unveiled all there is to know about the brooch, which was previously worn by Queen Elizabeth II.
“It’s heart-warming to see Queen Camilla wearing the Royal Lancers Brooch – not just because it was previously worn by Queen Elizabeth II, but because the Queen’s late father served with the 12th Lancers during World War II. Thus, it’s of even greater sentiment to her.
The brooch is in the shape of the badge of the Royal Lancers, which King Charles appointed Queen Camilla to be Colonel-in-Chief of in 2023. Displaying a skull and crossbones – referred to as The Motto – the badge is one of the most recognisable in the British Amy and represents its motto: ‘Death or Glory’.
While the skull itself appears to be studded with small diamonds, the red flags are presumed to be embellished with rubies, while sapphires are likely to comprise the scroll at the bottom. With all of this in mind, I’d estimate the brooch to be worth around £10,000.”
zack stone, managing director, steven stone
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