Showing posts with label Flame Lily Brooch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flame Lily Brooch. Show all posts

20 May 2019

Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen and Members of the Royal Family visited the Chelsea Flower Show.
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A flower brooch for the flower show, natch, worn on the outfit Her Maj debuted at the Sussex wedding a year ago.

Three Strand Pearl Necklace


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The Queen met up with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a look at the garden Kate helped design. A flower dress for the flower show, natch - and a twin moment with an unexpected family member: The Duchess of Kent wore this Erdem dress to the Sussex wedding.

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Among the other royals present was Princess Beatrice (who accompanied The Duke of York), attired in a sharp trench perfect for sharp pointing opportunities.

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And The Countess of Wessex (with The Earl), whose repeated Suzannah dress is also perfect all your floral pointing needs.

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Not pointing but pretty in polka dots and pink, I'm throwing Princess Alexandra in here because some of you missed her at Lady Gabriella's wedding. (She was there, just not much photographed.) The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were also among today's royal attendees.
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05 December 2018

Coram Center Opening

The Queen opened the Queen Elizabeth II Centre at Coram, the United Kingdom's oldest children's charity.
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I don't really keep track of Her Maj's outfits, but even I can't help but notice this is the second appearance for this outfit in a month! And each time, it makes a wonderful canvas for an impressive diamond brooch.

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17 October 2018

RAF Club 100th Anniversary and Audiences at Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, visited the Royal Air Force Club on Piccadilly, London, to mark its centenary year.
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Her Maj is fully back in action after her Balmoral break, huzzah. The Flame Lily Brooch is back in action for the first time in over a year, double huzzah.

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The RAF Club commissioned a new portrait for their 100th anniversary. Details from the Royal Family: "Started in February 2018 and set in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle, the portrait was painted by Benjamin Sullivan – who won the BP Portrait Award in 2017. The portrait includes a number of RAF elements: in the background is a Spitfire – ‘S’ for ‘Strike’ - from 253 Squadron from which the artist's grandfather, F/Lt JM Sullivan, flew over Albania during WW2. The image on the right is a portion of ‘Hurricanes in Flight‘ (1944), by Eric Ravilous, painted as part of his work for the War Artists’ Advisory Committee. Ravilous lived and worked near Benjamin Sullivan, and in the 1930’s, as a member of the Great Bardfield Artists, whose body of work is now housed at the Fry Art Gallery in Saffron Walden."

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The portrait also includes all The Queen's daily essentials: the Three Strand Pearl Necklace, Queen Mary's Button Earrings, the Gold Watch, the Engagement and Wedding Rings, the black Launer handbag. And the brooch, of course: The Queen Mother's Aquamarine Art Deco Brooch.



October 16: The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.
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Thank goodness for pendants; otherwise, we'd miss out on spotting the Round Cambridge Emerald Brooch for the first time this year.

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21 June 2017

State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot, Day 2

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, traveled to the Palace of Westminster to open the Session of Parliament.

As promised, this year's State Opening of Parliament was a "dressed down" version, thanks to the speedy schedule. Business as usual meant that those of us hoping The Queen's jewels might reflect a more special occasion were disappointed - not that one could ever be too terribly disappointed with an 18.8 carat diamond, of course, but she stuck with her usual day pearls and earrings.

Cullinan V Brooch



What was not business as usual: The Prince of Wales stood in for The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip was hospitalized Tuesday night for an infection, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson: "The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last night, as a precautionary measure, for treatment of an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. Prince Philip is in good spirits and is disappointed to be missing the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales will accompany The Queen to the State Opening. Her Majesty is being kept informed and will attend Royal Ascot as planned this afternoon."



And so The Queen carried on, sporting a delphinium blue coat with a blue and yellow floral silk dress and matching hat adorned with flowers by Angela Kelly. An outfit which, many have noted, sorta kinda dresses her up like...the European flag. Because if you're gonna make The Queen schlep down to London on an Ascot day, you're gonna get trolled.

I watched The Queen's Speech on 2x speed, which is exactly how I imagine it went in Her Maj's head. She had to get to Ascot, and she had to make it in time for an outfit and brooch change (people bet on those hats, you know, it just won't do to be tipping them off early!), so speed.it.up.


The Queen honored Ascot Races with her presence today.


Recruiting The Duchess of Cornwall to help continue the day's yellow and blue theme, The Queen wore another ensemble designed by Stewart Parvin and Rachel Trevor-Morgan. She swapped in the Flame Lily Brooch for an extra bit of diamond sparkle.

Flame Lily Brooch



The Duchess of Cornwall repeated her outfit from Princess Charlotte's christening as she continued to display her resplendent collection of pearl chokers. The Duchess of Gloucester wasn't slouching on the jewel front either; check out her sneaky use of diamond and ruby clip brooches at the neckline. Elegantly piled on, just how I like it.

Four Strand Pearl Choker with Large Diamond Clasp
Everyday Pearl Pendant Earrings 

As always, review of the rest of the family's fashions is still to come over at the other blog, so stay tuned.
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09 May 2017

Pangbourne College Centenary and Audience

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Pangbourne College, Berkshire, to celebrate its centenary.
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For more: BBC article, Zimbio gallery.

So just in case the Flame Lily wasn't clear enough from the behind the wheel of her Jag, here you go!

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Three Strand Pearl Necklace


Also today, The Queen received His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, His Grace Bishop Angaelos of the Coptic Church, and Dean of Windsor The Right Reverend David Connor for private audience at Windsor Castle.
For more: Zimbio gallery.

Though pictures from today's other event are not so clear, it is probably also the Flame Lily. 

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08 May 2017

Church at Windsor

May 7: The Queen attended church at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Park.

The internet does get a kick out of spotting Her Maj behind the wheel, and she's here to deliver. She's also delivering some serious brooch action - albeit partially obscured - in the form of what looks to be the Flame Lily Brooch.

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12 December 2016

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

December 9: The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.

I missed this one last week, and we must correct that straight away. No Flame Lily appearance should be so ignored.

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29 November 2016

Princess Alexandra's 80th Birthday Reception

The Queen, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace celebrating the work and patronages of Princess Alexandra of Kent in her 80th year.
For more: Zimbio gallery.
Two matching cousins in their tasteful suits, pearls, and diamond floral brooches, what's not to love? The Queen wore her lovely Flame Lily Brooch and Princess Alexandra wore her six petal diamond flower brooch. (Her Maj also has one like this, of course; it's a common design.) Special shout-out to The Countess of Wessex, while we're at it, because that is an excellent red dress.

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10 May 2016

Parliamentary Addresses and Buckingham Palace Garden Party

The Queen hosted a reception for representatives from Parliament on the occasion of her 90th birthday, where Humble Addresses from the House of Commons and the House of Lords were presented to Her Majesty.
 For more: Zimbio gallery.

So much talk of politicians - who said what, who wasn't there - but we're here to talk about Her Maj and her fabulous brooch selection. Two fabulous brooch selections for the day, in fact. Prince Albert's Sapphire was also her choice when she attended a cabinet meeting during the Diamond Jubilee year.


Engagement and Wedding Rings 


Later, The Queen and other members of the Royal Family hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
For more: Zimbio gallery.

This is the first garden party of the year for The Queen (Princess Alexandra hosted the actual first one over the weekend), and this is the perfect garden party ensemble. I love this outfit, and it's a nice background for the Flame Lily Brooch.

(Funnily enough, this was apparently just a day to get caught on camera saying the truth of what's behind the diplomatic front. The Queen was heard to remark on the rudeness of the Chinese officials at last year's state visit.)


The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Princess Alexandra of Kent were also present. The Countess of Wessex wore Emilia Wickstead, The Duchess of Gloucester wore an intriguing set of jewels, and Princess Alexandra wore a favorite brooch not unlike The Queen's own Six Petal Diamond Flower Brooch.
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13 November 2015

Luncheon for the Prime Minister of India, and Audiences

The Queen received the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at Buckingham Palace during his visit to the United Kingdom. Her Majesty hosted a luncheon for the Prime Minister, after which they viewed a selection of items from the Royal Collection with ties to India.
It's been nearly a year since we saw the lovely Flame Lily, which is too long in my book! Gorgeous piece.


The Queen also held audiences at Buckingham Palace today.
For more: Zimbio gallery.
We're back to the brooch guessing game. My money's on the Women of Hampshire Brooch, do you concur? (Wonderfully interesting jewelry on our guest here, too. This is the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Gulnara Iskakova, who was among those presenting their credentials to The Queen today.)

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18 December 2014

Train to Sandringham

The Queen traveled to Sandringham for the Christmas holiday.
For more: Click above or photos at the Daily Mail.
Well, this is a treat! A Flame Lily spotting, even if it is hard to see on that coat.

Flame Lily Brooch
(Some of her other regular day jewelry can be seen in the DM link, through the train window.)

Photos: @itvanglia, Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
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17 October 2014

Investiture at Windsor Castle

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle, at which Dame Maggie Smith was made a Companion of Honour.
Everything about this is excellent. Dame Maggie Smith: Excellent, in every way. The Flame Lily Brooch: Excellent. A celebrity getting an award so that we can see the video of the investiture and thus actually see said brooch: Excellent. Her Maj's trusty handbag, perched on the chair behind her as though it requires its own throne: Excellent, and hilarious.


Photo:BBC video
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01 July 2014

Holyrood Week, Day 2: Audiences, Garden Party, and a New Portrait

The Queen received the Scottish First Minister and the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament for audiences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. She also held an investiture.
And for today's disappearing brooch background, a dress with flowers and butterflies, oh la la.

Engagement and Wedding Rings 


Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty today hosted a Garden Party at the Palace.
For more: Zimbio gallery.
Later, some more brooch selections from Her Maj's youth.



The Scottish National Portrait Gallery commissioned a new portrait of the Queen from Scottish photographer Harry Benson, which was unveiled today.
And finally, something new-ish: probably the best head-on look at the Three Thistle Brooch since it debuted in 2012.


Photos:ITNSource video/WPA Pool via Getty Images/Harry Benson via @Hello
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30 April 2014

Visit to Wales, Day 2

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh finished a two day visit to areas in South and West Wales.
For more: click the link in the tweet, or here for Zimbio.
Any day with the Flame Lily is a good day in my book! Loveliness all over here, with that pretty pink as a background for the delicate diamonds.

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09 February 2014

Flashback: State Visit to Italy, Papal Audience, 2000

Buckingham Palace announced the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will take a one day trip to Rome in April of this year, including an audience with Pope Francis. Her last visit to Vatican City came in October 2000, during a state visit to Italy, when she and the Duke visited Pope John Paul II.
http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITN/2000/10/17/BSP171000033/?s=queen%20and%20pope
Click above for a video from ITNSource.
On that occasion, the Queen complied with Vatican protocol and wore all black, attaching a veil to her hat. She also added some extra gem power to her standard day look with a larger triple strand of pearls, the Ladies of Devonshire Earrings, the Richmond Brooch, Queen Mary's Pearl and Diamond Floral Bracelet, and her Black Strap Watch.

According to reports about the upcoming visit, it will be an informal one; the Queen is not expected to wear black or a mantilla/veil. Past visits to Vatican City were even more formal than the appearance in 2000, and you can look for those in upcoming flashbacks!

In current events... The Queen and the Duke went to church at Sandringham one last time before heading back to London this week. She wore the Flame Lily Brooch, a particularly appropriate choice since she recently marked the date of her accession, and that was the brooch she wore when returning home for the first time after her father's death.

Updated... On Monday, the Queen dug out the Grima Ruby Brooch and returned to London by train.

Photos: AP/ITN
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18 July 2013

Ashes Test at Lord's Cricket Ground

The Queen visited Lord's Cricket Ground, met the England and Australia teams, and watched the second Ashes Test.
Click above for video from the BBC.
The Flame Lily again! Well, if you're going to do a back-to-back repeat, might as well be this lovely chunk of diamonds.


Photo: BBC screencap
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17 July 2013

Visit to Cumbria

The Queen, accompanied by the Princess Royal, visited Cumbria.
Click above for video from ITV News.
The Queen says she'd like the Cambridge baby to be born before she goes on holiday. So do we all, Your Maj. So.do.we.all. (Perhaps the Princess Royal was also in a baby mood today. Her hat, which can be seen in this report from the Daily Mail, is a repeat from Zara's christening. You know, in 1981. I'm a little disappointed she didn't reuse the entire outfit, frankly.)


Photos:ITV screencap
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06 June 2013

Buckingham Palace Garden Party and Investiture

The Queen invested the Duke of Edinburgh with the Order of New Zealand in the presence of the High Commissioner for New Zealand at Buckingham Palace. Later, she hosted a garden party, accompanied by other members of the royal family.
Click above for an article and video from the Telegraph.
Uh oh. Following today's business, the DoE was "admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations." The palace says he could be there for two weeks, which means he would miss some of the biggest events of the year, including Trooping the Colour, the Order of the Garter ceremony, and Royal Ascot - not to mention his 92nd birthday. Get well soon, Phil. (Click here for another article on today's events.)
 On a happier note, the Queen wore the Flame Lily Brooch again (for the garden party, following the petite Greville Scroll - which practically disappeared into her floral dress - for the Order of New Zealand presentation). I always forget how much I adore that delicate piece of artwork until she sports it, and then I fall in love all over again.


Photos:Telegraph screencap/PA
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12 July 2012

Visit to the West Midlands, Day 2

Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen finished her two day visit to the West Midlands in celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The royal couple visited Birmingham and Shropshire.
I was rather surprised the Flame Lily Brooch didn't make the cut for the Buckingham Palace diamond exhibit - after all, it is the one she wore when she first stepped foot on British soil as queen - but perhaps she knew she needed it for this event: the brooch was made by Eric Kippin, whose son lives in Shropshire today.


Photos:WPA Pool/Getty Images
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03 July 2012

Holyrood Week, Day 2: Investiture and Audiences

The Queen held an Investiture and audiences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Technically I suppose it goes well with any color, but for some reason I particularly like that Flame Lily Brooch on yellow. And this is YELLOW.


 Photo: Scottish Parliament
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