The Princess of Wales sported some head-turning jewels, namely the Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch and Princess Diana's pearl and diamond drop earrings, at the Horse Guards Parade today in London
By Joshua Hendren
Catherine, Princess of Wales, paid a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law today at the official welcome ceremony at London’s Horse Guards Parade
Attending the occasion alongside Prince William and South African President Cyril Ramaphos, Kate looked resplendent in an Emilia Wickstead coat dress. But, it was Kate’s jewellery choices that eyes fixated upon, including a piece she has previously never worn before.
For the first time, the Princess of Wales opted for Queen Alexandra’s Three Feathers Brooch, originally a wedding gift to Princess Alexandra of Denmark from the Ladies of North Wales when she married the Prince of Wales (who would later become King Edward VII) in 1863.
Made up of 18 brilliant-cut diamonds encircled by tiny emeralds, the brooch includes the emblematic Prince of Wales ostrich feathers and a scroll inscribed with the Prince of Wales’ motto “Ich Dien” (German for “I serve“). She paired the brooch with Princess Diana’s diamond and pearl drop earrings.
Upon Queen Alexandra’s death in 1925, the brooch passed to the Queen Mother, who would eventually gift the piece to Princess Diana to celebrate her engagement to Charles, then Prince of Wales. She wore it as a pendant on multiple occasions, including a visit to Austria in 1986.
After Princess Diana’s tragic death in 1997, the jewellery returned to Queen Elizabeth II’s collection. In the 2000s, Camilla, now the Queen Consort, began wearing the brooch, such as here in 2006 at the film premiere of the British comedy-drama The History Boys.
Like this? Discover the second edition of Tabayer’s Oera collection
A new must-see exhibition at the Tower of London offers royal fans an up-close view of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation crown jewels
With her record breaking Renaissance world tour under way, we take a look back at the many incredible jewels worn by Beyoncé over the years, including sensational gems by Tiffany & Co, Lorraine Schwartz, Messika and more
Cartier unveiled its latest high jewellery chapter in Florence this week, Le Voyage Recommencé, featuring over 80 creations inspired by its vast archive, from the emblematic panther to graphic Art Deco shapes
We meet rising actor Jess Alexander as her career soars to new heights as the villainous Vanessa, the human alter ego of Ursula, the sea witch, in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid
Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, Viola Davis, Natalie Portman, Julia Garner and Alton Mason attended the Cannes film festival 2023. All the best jewels by the likes of Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chopard and Bulgari. Here, we round up the best
Sign up for our newsletter for the best stories and ideas straight to your inbox, carefully curated by Something About Rock's editors.
From latest collections, extraordinary designers and celebrity trends, we'll keep you up to date with today's ideas and stories.
Sign up for our newsletter for the best stories and ideas straight to your inbox, carefully curated by Something About Rock's editors.
From latest collections, extraordinary designers and celebrity trends, we'll keep you up to date with today's ideas and stories.