The royal family embodied elegance and respect as they honoured veterans at the VE Day memorial in London this past weekend.
Commemorations began at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, where the royals joined veterans from the Royal British Legion to witness a ceremonial procession of military units marching from Whitehall down The Mall, paying tribute to those who served in the Second World War. Following the parade, the royals returned to Buckingham Palace and later appeared on the balcony to view a commemorative flypast.
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the day’s tributes, accompanied by senior members of the royal family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and Princess Anne.
True to form, Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales made meaningful sartorial choices, each wearing brooches that paid tribute to their own family histories.
Jewellery specialists at UK retailer Steven Stone have closely examined the brooches, uncovering the significance and intricate details behind each piece.
“On VE Day, Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales paid quiet tribute through the language of legacy – Camilla with the 12th Royal Lancers brooch honouring her father’s cavalry service, and Kate with the RAF wings evoking the flight path of her grandfather’s wartime courage.
Camilla’s brooch, a striking emblem of the 12th Royal Lancers – her father’s regiment since 1937 – is crafted in white gold and set with diamonds. At its centre are the Prince of Wales’ feathers over crossed lances, adorned with ruby and diamond pennants. A Queen’s crown tops the design, with a yellow gold and blue enamel scroll at the base inscribed “IX – XII.” I’d estimate its value at around £7,000.
Kate’s brooch features a yellow-plated ‘RAF’ monogram within a laurel wreath – symbolising victory and honour – topped by a Queen Elizabeth II Crown. Large feathered wings extend from each side, evoking flight and freedom. I’d estimate its value at around £5,000.”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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