Princess Anne is currently visiting Uganda with her husband Tim Laurence as part of the couple’s first royal tour since Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September – and she’s been wearing some spectacular jewellery.
Earlier this week, the Princess Royal paired a navy silk printed wrap dress with a sapphire and pearl brooch that belonged to her late mother when hosting a dinner party at the British High Commissioner’s residence.
On Thursday evening, the Princess Royal met UK charities operating in Uganda, inspirational Ugandans and Government officials to celebrate the thriving partnership between the United Kingdom and Uganda – and she was wearing another eye-catching piece that’s been in her jewellery box for five decades.
Fine jewellery experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have revealed everything you need to know about the sparkling jewel.
This impressive brooch is made of gold studded with diamonds, and takes the form of a loosely-knotted ribbon. It’s one of Anne’s most longstanding pieces of jewellery and was first worn by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace in February 1969, when she met Colonel Frank Borman, who served as a commander of the Apollo 8 mission.
A versatile workhorse in Anne’s jewellery collection, the Princess Royal tends to reserve the piece for daytime wear and has previously worn it to Easter Sunday services and the annual Royal Ascot races. Though she has worn it to some significant evening events – including a trip to Washington D.C in November 2014.
“Princess Anne is certainly showcasing some spectacular looks during her Royal tour to Uganda – and her jewellery choices have been oozing with sentiment.
Last night saw the Princess Royal accessorize with a particularly poignant piece – a brooch that’s been in her jewellery box for five decades. Taking the form of a loosely-knotted ribbon, the brooch is made of gold studded with diamonds and was first worn by Anne at Buckingham Palace in February 1969, when she met Colon Frank Borman, who served as commander of the Apollo 8 mission.
A versatile workhorse in Anne’s collection, the Princess Royal tends to reserve the piece for daytime wear but has worn it to some significant evening events – including a trip to Washington D.C in November 2014. She often pairs it with her iconic Grima Pearl earrings – another of her longest serving pieces of jewellery.
I’d estimate the brooch to be worth approximately $40,000.”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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