30 April 2012

Windsor Diamond Jubilee Reception

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Reception to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at the Guildhall, Windsor.
And she wore a raaaaspberry ber...hat.


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The Modern Ruby Brooch

The Modern Ruby Brooch
Another of the brooches acquired by the Queen is this arched design. A modern design of gold with diamonds and diamond-topped sprays, it is accented with a row of rubies on one side.
The generic shape of this one, and its light use of rubies (allowing it to be paired with red and pink outfits but with other colors as well) make it easy for the Queen to pair with outfits, and she's worn it for decades.

 Appearances:
1 July 2021: Holyrood Week: Visit to the University of Edinburgh
25 February 2020: MI5 Visit
20 November 2018: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 150th Anniversary
14 January 2018: Church at Sandringham
24 January 2016: Church at Sandringham
20 October 2015: State Visit from China, Welcome Ceremony
8 February 2015: Church at Sandringham
5 January 2014: Church at Sandringham
7 November 2013: State Visit from South Korea, Farewell
30 April 2012: Windsor Diamond Jubilee Reception
2011: Visit to Australia 
1996: Easter Service
1989, 2000: Royal Maundy Service 
1977: Christmas Broadcast   
1966, 1984, 1985: Chelsea Flower Show
1965: State Visit to Germany 

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29 April 2012

National Parade of Queen's Scouts

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh reviewed the National Parade of Queen's Scouts alongside the Chief Scout (Mr. Bear Grylls).
 Forget what the Queen's wearing, what I'd really like to know is what Prince Philip said when introduced to a dude named Bear.


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27 April 2012

Visit to South Wales, Day 2

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook several engagements in South Wales on the second day of their trip marking Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
One of my favorite outfits yesterday; and a least favorite today. I suppose balance is required. (It's the buttons, on the hat. Why?)


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26 April 2012

Visit to South Wales, Day 1

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook several engagements in South Wales beginning in Cardiff on the first day of their trip marking Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
Oooh! Oooh! Alert! It's one of my all-time favorite HM outfits! Loverly.


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25 April 2012

Engagements on the Thames

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, named the Royal Row Barge GLORIANA; in Greenwich, they granted the borough Royal Borough status, re-opened the CUTTY SARK and visited the National Maritime Museum. Her Majesty opened the exhibition "Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames."
Fun fact: the Queen attended the opening of the National Maritime Museum with her parents and grandmother, Queen Mary, at the age of 11. Only fitting then that she wore one of her mother's brooches, right?

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23 April 2012

Vice Admiral's Installation

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, installed Sir Donald Gosling as the Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom.
A little gold brooch to complement multiple gold tasseled uniforms, well played, well played.


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21 April 2012

Newbury Races

The Queen graced Newbury Racecourse with her presence on her 86th birthday.
Would've gone with a more festive brolly option for my birthday, but whatever. Anyway, she's wearing her single pearl studs again and also a pearl necklace - though with this necklace, it's hard to tell which one.

Pearl Stud Earrings
Pearl Necklace

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20 April 2012

Newbury Races

The Queen today graced Newbury Racecourse with her presence for Dubai Duty Free Race Day.
I'm possibly a little too intrigued that she broke from her standard Queen Mary's Button Earrings/Three Strand Pearl Necklace uniform for a single strand and a single pearl stud. I may need a new hobby.


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The Queen's Single Strand Pearl Necklaces

A collection of pearls as rich as the Queen's obviously has single strands to go along with the two- and three-strand necklaces. As with the other necklaces, it can be difficult to determine if the strands are different or the same over multiple appearances. It is also possible to wear multiple single strands, creating the look of a multi-strand necklace, obviously.

One option is this single strand worn on its own. This is a more informal look for the Queen these days, and is not spotted as often in public.

Appearances: 
9 and 11 June 2020: Video Conference Call and The Duke of Edinburgh's Birthday Photo
11 May 2019: Royal Windsor Horse Show
20-21 September 2017: Audience at Balmoral Castle
13 May 2017: Royal Windsor Horse Show
27 September 2016: Visit to Ballater 
9 September 2015: The Braemar Gathering
5 August 2014: Audience at Balmoral 
14 May 2014: Royal Windsor Horse Show 
27 September 2013: Commonwealth Games Message Signing
8-12 May 2013: Royal Windsor Horse Show
19 April 2013: Newbury Races
30 October 2012: Our Extraordinary World Gala (a longer, larger strand, worn with two others)
20 April 2012: Newbury Races
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Pearl Stud Earrings

Pearl Stud Earrings
For most public engagements currently, the Queen wears Queen Mary's Button Earrings. But occasionally she opts for a simple single pearl stud, an option she's used for years. These are usually seen at less formal occasions, or private ones, and were more common in her earlier years. Being such a simple design, it is often impossible to tell if appearances through the years are a single pair or different pairs (it seems highly likely she has more than one pair in her collection), and so they will all be grouped here regardless.

Appearances:
15 June 2021: Visit from the Australian Prime Minister
19 March 2021: Royal Voluntary Service Video Call
12 March 2021: British Science Week Video Call
24 February 2021: South Australia Video Call
16 December 2020: KPMG Virtual Visit
8 December 2020: Salvation Army Band at Windsor Castle
19 November 2020: 73rd Wedding Anniversary
24 July 2020: Call with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
June 2020: Updates from Windsor Castle
11 May 2019: Royal Windsor Horse Show
8 May 2019: Meeting Baby Sussex
9 May 2018: Royal Windsor Horse Show
20-21 September 2017: Audience at Balmoral Castle
2 September 2017: The Braemar Gathering 
13 May 2017: Royal Windsor Horse Show
3 May 2017: Return to Buckingham Palace
26 April 2017: Audience at Windsor Castle
25 April 2017: Motability 40th Anniversary Ceremony
27 September 2016: Visit to Ballater
14 July 2016: Queen's Award for Enterprise Reception
13 July 2016: East Anglian Air Ambulance Base Opening, and Audiences at Buckingham Palace
21 June 2016: A Tweet from The Queen
12-14 May 2016: Royal Windsor Horse Show
30 October 2015: Audience at Windsor Castle
5 September 2015: The Braemar Gathering
10 August 2015: Guard Inspection at Balmoral
13 May 2015: Royal Windsor Horse Show
5 May 2015: Visit to Kensington Palace
22 April 2015: The Duke of Edinburgh's Knight of the Order of Australia Presentation
18 April 2015: Newbury Races
2 February 2015: King's Lynn Fire Station Opening
22 January 2015: Sandringham Women's Institute Visit
5 August 2014: Audience at Balmoral
14-17 May 2014: Royal Windsor Horse Show 
9 April 2014: Organ Recital 
27 September 2013: Commonwealth Games Message Signing
21 September 2013: Audience with New Zealand Prime Minister
22 July 2013: Arrival at Buckingham Palace
9 July 2013: Gloriana River Cruise
19 April 2013: Newbury Races
21 April 2012: Newbury Races
20 April 2012: Newbury Races
1961: Commonwealth Visit to India and Pakistan
Multiple Years: Royal Maundy Service

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18 April 2012

Royal Engineers Association Reception

The Queen, Patron, Royal Engineers Association, gave a Reception to mark the Centenary of the Association at Windsor Castle.
In addition to celebrating their centenary, the Royal Engineers used this opportunity to present their patron with a Diamond Jubilee gift: a pair of park benches. You know, I think that might be one of the better (read: usable) Jubilee gifts I've read about.

Engagement and Wedding Rings 
I assume a watch was present as well, though I couldn't spot it under her sleeve.

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Royal Engineers Badge

As she does with many other military groups, The Queen has a brooch version of the badge of the Corps of Royal Engineers (design seen above) to wear when visiting the corps. It appears to be rendered in diamonds and enamel (potentially).
The Queen is also patron of the Royal Engineers' Association, which has a similar badge; this brooch was previously identified on this site as the association badge.

Appearances:
13 October 2016: Brompton Barracks Visit
18 April 2012: Royal Engineers Association Reception

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08 April 2012

Easter Service

The Queen, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, attended Easter Service in Windsor.
Easter service, Easter egg pearl for a brooch.


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05 April 2012

Royal Maundy Service

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice, attended the Royal Maundy Service in York.
Surprised we didn't get the Aquamarine Clips with this outfit!


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03 April 2012

Investiture at Windsor Castle

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle.
No brooch evidence, but an interesting look at the clasp of the famous triple strand of pearls.


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