King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort met members of the public during a visit to the Bangladeshi community of Brick Lane yesterday.
The King and Queen Consort met local charities and businesses, as well as members who were actively involved in the anti-racism movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
Whilst the King experienced a relatable fashion blunder in the form of a hole in his sock, Camilla stunned in a long white coat and silver brooch.
Fine jewellery experts at Steven Stone have taken a close look at the brooch, revealing everything you need to know.
Camilla’s silver brooch is in the shape of the Tudor crown and features a band that’s studded with sapphire, ruby and emerald.
The Tudor crown stylizes King Charles III’s cypher, having recently taking over from the St Edward Crown. With King Charles III keen to make his own distinct mark as King, he likely made the decision to step away from the St Edward Crown due to it being strongly associated with Queen Elizabeth II’s seventy year reign.
This historic crown last appeared on the royal insignia when King George VI – King Charles III’s Grandfather – was on the throne.
King Charles III’s new throne is also said to carry the Tudor Crown, making the brooch an incredibly sentimental choice for Camilla to wear.
Our experts estimate Camilla’s regal brooch to be worth approximately $40,000 (£33,000).
“It’s no surprise that everybody is talking about Camilla’s latest brooch – it’s eye catching and laced with both sentiment and history. In the shape of the Tudor crown, the silver brooch features a band studded with sapphire, ruby and emerald.
The Tudor crown is particularly symbolic as it stylizes King Charles III’s cypher. Taking over from the St Edward Crown, the Tudor Crown last appeared on the royal insignia with King George VI – King Charles’ grandfather – who used the Crown for his design while he was on the throne for 15 years.
King Charles III’s new throne is also said to carry the Tudor Crown, making the brooch an incredibly sentimental choice by the Queen Consort, who will be crowned alongside the King on his coronation day in May.
Though it’s difficult to put a price on such a regal piece, I’d estimate Camilla’s brooch to be worth $40,000.”
maxwell stone, leading diamond expert, steven stone
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