Showing posts with label Kent Amethyst Brooch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kent Amethyst Brooch. Show all posts

06 November 2019

Royal British Legion Industries Centenary

The Queen visited the Royal British Legion Industries village to celebrate the charity’s centenary year.
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Just excuse me for a minute while I soak in all this purple gloriousness, okay?

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YUM.

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23 October 2019

Audiences at Buckingham Palace and Church at Windsor

The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.
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It's a minor miracle, but there's actually enough brooch to identify here: the Kent Amethyst! Love that choice for this dress.

Engagement and Wedding Rings 


October 20: The Queen attended church while staying at Windsor Castle for the weekend. 

Hopping back a bit (thanks to Jelena), Her Maj wore the Aquamarine Clip Brooches. You can see a picture here at Shutterstock.
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11 March 2019

Commonwealth Day

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended the Commonwealth Day observance service at Westminster Abbey.
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I was going to say that the Kent Amethyst Brooch would have been my preference on Her Maj's outfit for the Prince of Wales' reception last week, but never mind - she didn't keep me waiting to see it too long! The color on this repeated Angela Kelly ensemble is a perfectly luscious background for this historic amethyst gem.

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Two royal ladies in purple, it's my lucky day. With her Bruce Oldfield coat and Philip Treacy hat, The Duchess of Cornwall donned a favorite combo: her Everyday Pearl Pendant Earrings and Four Strand Pearl Choker with Large Diamond Clasp.

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Camilla kept up her blingy purple mood for the evening reception at Marlborough House, where she wore her new(er) purple stone choker and her big amethyst earrings.

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With her repeated Catherine Walker coat and new hat, The Duchess of Cambridge brought the jewel intrigue:

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A fascinating pair of new-to-us diamond earrings. I've had lots of questions already if they're loans from The Queen; if they are, they're nothing known to me. They also have significant differences from the tops of the diamond and pearl earrings the late Diana, Princess of Wales received as a wedding gift from the Emir of Qatar, another comparison I've seen made.

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Last but never least, The Duchess of Sussex went for Victoria Beckham in her second outfit of the day. I'm itching to tweak the hat, but an otherwise solid appearance.
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20 February 2019

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.
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Fabulous color combo from one of today's guests (see more here; this is Her Excellency Ms. Manisha Gunasekara, Ambassador from the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka), and I need hardly tell you how I feel about the host's purple and amethyst brooch.

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13 January 2019

Church at Sandringham

The Queen attended church at Sandringham, Norfolk.
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And we only had to wait for appearance #2 of the year for me to get an amethyst fix, I like it. Fingers crossed for a purple-filled year.

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02 June 2018

Epsom Derby

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Alexandra of Kent, attended Investec Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
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Looks like it was once again a cousins' day out for Her Maj, as Princess Alexandra joined her on her annual trip to Epsom. The year's purple theme continues, happily, with the Kent Amethyst and this lilac ensemble. The brooch was later transferred to the dress underneath.

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12 April 2018

King George VI Day Centre Visit

The Queen visited the King George VI Day Centre in Windsor to mark the 60th anniversary of the Centre's opening and the 70th anniversary of the Windsor Old People's Welfare Association.
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Longevity in action: The Queen opened this center for the elderly back in 1958 and gave permission to name it after her father; now she's visiting for its 60th anniversary and is herself older than some of the members she met there.

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Also purple in action, again! The Kent Amethyst is already on its third appearance for the year and we saw it on this same outfit (a coat and dress by Karl Ludwig and hat by Angela Kelly) in February.

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09 February 2018

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.
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This is a quick repeat! We just saw this dress on February 2nd, with the same brooch.

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02 February 2018

Visit to RAF Marham

The Queen, Honorary Air Commodore, visited RAF Marham, Norfolk.
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You'll hear no objection from me over a fresh purple outfit and the first amethyst appearance of the year, but you already knew that.

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As always, a Norfolk engagement signals that the end of the Sandringham winter break is near. The Queen usually stays through her accession date (February 6) before heading back to London and her regular public schedule. RAF Marham is a regular Norfolk stop for her; she visits about every other year.
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27 February 2017

UK-India Year of Culture Reception

The Queen, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to launch the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture.

The first amethyst appearance of the year is always an occasion to celebrate, in my book. (And yes, The Duchess of Cambridge was there, and yes, we'll be chatting about her outfit on the other blog.)

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24 November 2016

Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by The Earl and Countess of Wessex, attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.


This is a pretty purple dream, isn't it? Purple with rich velvet trim, the perfect background for a rich little amethyst. (But I'm less in love with the flower on the hat, I must say.)

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The Wessexes were in attendance, of course, because they're the ones carrying the DoE Award flag for the family these days. The Countess wore a Bruce Oldfield outfit and Jane Taylor hat she first wore to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee service in 2012 - and now here, for another diamond anniversary service.
Good jacket, jaunty little hat, maybe a touch too much happening on the skirt, but still, it's easy to see why this has become one of her "special occasion" outfits.
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08 August 2016

Balmoral Holiday, 2016

The Queen arrived at Balmoral in July and stayed at another property on the estate while the castle was still open for visitors, making her official arrival in August. As we have done in the past during Her Majesty's official summer holiday, we'll gather any sightings during the break in this post.

A link for this post will be on the sidebar under Recently Updated Events and it will include the date of the last update, so you can find it any time and don't miss anything. (And if you see I've missed one, help me out and drop a comment below!)

We have some other fun stuff to cover while she's hidden away, so stay tuned...

September 18: NEW! Sunday church, and a golden brooch I can't quite identify. The Queen also hosted new Prime Minister Theresa May for a Balmoral visit. 

September 11: Sunday church, but no brooch. The Queen has also been pictured driving around the Balmoral estate with The Duchess of Cambridge and with Carole Middleton; pictures at the Daily Mail.

September 4: Sunday church again, this time with a pretty purple outfit and the Kent Amethyst Brooch.

September 3: The annual Braemar Gathering, covered here.

August 14: The Queen can be seen arriving at church in bright pink in this video.

August 8: Official arrival at Balmoral Castle, with a review of a Royal Guard from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The Royal Regiment of Scotland Badge rests on her natty suit.
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Plus, an opportunity to check in on Regimental Mascot Cruachan IV! A must for the start of any summer break.
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July 31: The Queen arrived at church in a hat that was, apparently, "the talk of the town". But no brooch visible.

July 24: The Queen arrived at church in a beige summer tweed. No brooch visible.
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01 July 2016

Holyrood Week: Arrival and Ceremony of the Keys

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, at the start of their annual week of Scottish engagements. Her Majesty was presented with the Keys of the City which she returned in the traditional Ceremony of the Keys. A Guard of Honor mounted in the Forecourt of the Palace was reviewed.

Once again, the Royal Regiment of Scotland Badge is the pick for HM's official arrival in Edinburgh, where she will undertake a week of engagements in Scotland while based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. That's all very appropriate, since she reviews troops during the ceremony. But just as I was ready to say this lavender outfit would be perfection with an amethyst brooch...


I saw that she already had me covered when she stepped off the train. Bless.

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04 January 2016

Church at Sandringham

January 3: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended church at Sandringham, Norfolk
For more: See more of The Queen at the Royal Hats Blog, or the Wessex family at The Countess of Wessex Blog.
And the first appearance of the new year is...purple! An amethyst to kick things off, be still my heart. I'm liking 2016 so far, yes I am.

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17 October 2015

British Champions Day at Royal Ascot and Investiture at Windsor Castle

October 16: The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle.
October 17: The Queen visited Ascot Racecourse for the QIPCO British Champions Day.
She made a classic pairing with a purple dress and the Kent Amethyst Brooch for the Investiture, and then another old favorite combo in this sherbet suit and hat and gold brooch.We haven't seen ye old Frosted Sunflower very much this year, and I must say, I've been enjoying its break. (Which is pretty much the same thing I said last time - and yep, still true!)


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01 July 2015

Holyrood Week, Day 2: Garden Party and Audiences

The Queen held a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex and The Princess Royal were also in attendance.
Looks like the Kent Amethyst, and I do like the lilac outfit against the lush green and stone background here.



The Queen also held audiences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
And she held an investiture, perhaps in this outfit too. Alas, I can't quite make out the brooch.

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12 May 2015

Buckingham Palace Garden Party and Wellington Memorial Service

The Queen, accompanied The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family, hosted a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Polish up those top hats, it's garden party season! And with cheery yellows and pinks and blues on the top ladies in attendance, it really does feel like a lovely spring day in the garden.

Hmm...I think she heard us wondering why she didn't wear a brooch from The Queen Mother at the VE Day service.


Also in attendance at the garden party was The Duchess of Cornwall, wearing one heck of a hat. She's worn shapes like that in creams and beiges and pulled them off spectacularly, but my my, they look soooo much bigger in a strong color, no? Anyway, her jewel roundup: A diamond butterfly brooch which I believe is having its public debut today, her Four Strand Pearl Choker with Small Diamond Clasp, and her Everyday Pearl Pendant Earrings.


Earlier in the day, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were among members of the Royal Family in attendance at a memorial service for the late Duke of Wellington.


It's rare that Her Majesty attends memorials or funerals, but she made an exception for a Knight of the Garter and holder of one very famous title. She wore the Kent Amethyst Brooch, as you can see in the comments. The Duchess of Cornwall was wearing the same butterfly brooch and earrings she wore to the garden party, with her Four Strand Pearl Choker with Large Diamond Clasp. She also had a watch, some of her everyday bracelets, and her engagement/wedding rings in view.


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15 April 2015

Order of Merit Luncheon

The Queen hosted a luncheon for members of the Order of Merit at Windsor Castle.
This is quite a gathering: (front row left to right) Sir Michael Howard, Lord May of Oxford, Sir Roger Penrose, Sir Michael Atiyah, The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Foster of Thames Bank, Sir Tom Stoppard, Lord Rothschild, Baroness Boothroyd, Sir David Attenborough; (back row left to right), Martin Litchfield West, John Howard, Jean Chrétien, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Lord Eames, Lord Rees of Ludlow, Neil MacGregor, Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Magdi Yacoub, and Lord Fellowes.
For more: ITNSource video.


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21 December 2014

Church at Sandringham

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended church at Sandringham.
For more: Link above, article at Express.
A quality treat indeed! A wee sighting of the Kent Amethyst, and a sighting of Prince Philip, for those that wondered where he was when he didn't take the same train as Her Maj.
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13 November 2014

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

The Queen held several audiences at Buckingham Palace.

For more: Zimbio gallery.
Amethyst! Yessss. My favorite stone has been quite sparse this year in Her Maj's jewel wardrobe, after being a favorite last year. Any appearance is much appreciated.


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