Windsor Horse Show Diamond Jubilee Pageant

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family, took the salute at the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Now, this is a fascinating brooch choice. The Coral Rose Brooch is not seen very often at all, but it makes a striking complement to the golden peach of her outfit with all the red and the lighting in the venue. Also note we have a longer version of her traditional triple strand of pearls, and earrings from Queen Alexandra.

Coral Rose Brooch

Queen Alexandra's Wedding Earrings

Three Strand Pearl Necklace

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The Coral Rose Brooch

The Coral Rose Brooch

Made by Cartier, this brooch includes two roses of coral. There's a diamond at the center of each rose, and two diamond petals off to the side. This is a French gift to the Queen, from the Order of the Liberation.

The gift was given in 1990 to mark the 50th anniversary of June 18, 1940 - the date on which Charles de Gaulle broadcast his famous Appeal of 18 June speech from London. On that same day, Winston Churchill also gave his "Finest Hour" speech. Appropriately, most of the few events this brooch has been worn for have had French connections, but it is not worn frequently.

Appearances:
13 May 2012: Windsor Horse Show Diamond Jubilee Pageant

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