The Australian Wattle Brooch

The Australian Wattle Brooch

During her Coronation tour of 1954, the Queen was presented with this brooch from the people and government of Australia. It depicts a spray of wattle (the national flower) with mimosa leaves and tea tree blossoms in white and colored diamonds. It's gotten a lot of use since that first tour, and sees outings even when the event is not directly related to Australia (something you can't say for many of her official gifts).

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Appearances:
15 June 2021: Visit from the Australian Prime Minister
31 March 2021: Royal Australian Air Force Memorial Visit
18 April 2019: Royal Maundy Service
25 December 2017: Christmas Service
11 July 2017: Audience at Buckingham Palace
13 March 2017: Commonwealth Day
26 June 2014: Buckingham Palace Garden Party
2011: Visit to Australia  
2011: State Visit to Ireland 
2006: Royal Ascot
2005: The Wedding of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall 
1986: 60th Birthday Balcony Appearance
1978, 2002: Royal Maundy Service 
Various Years: Chelsea Flower Show  
Various Years: Christmas Broadcast   

Photo: Royal Collection