The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl of Wessex, launched the XXI Commonwealth Games Baton Relay outside Buckingham Palace.
Kicking off on a bright note, the outfit is a delight but the brooch is not the best (this is the second time we've seen it in a month, which is more than enough for me). I preferred this cerise Stewart Parvin coat with the Diamond and Rose Gold Brooch.
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Three Strand Pearl Necklace
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended the Commonwealth Day observance service at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended the Commonwealth Day observance service at Westminster Abbey.
Keeping the brightness going, this Angela Kelly outfit wasn't just a spot of sunshine in a sea of dark suits, it was the perfect background for a wonderful brooch surprise: the Australian Wattle! The brooch hasn't been seen in action since 2014. Sooooo many diamonds. Watch how it glints in this video, towards the end. You can't even see the entire thing, and yet it's like a strobe light on her shoulder. Yum.
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The Duchess of Cornwall also pulled a double jewel day.
The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall have also arrived at the service. Tonight they will attend a #CommonwealthDay reception. pic.twitter.com/S4QYzPBHzK— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 13, 2017
Her favorite Four Strand Pearl Choker with Large Diamond Clasp accompanied her purple suit for the Commonwealth service. Later, when she and The Prince of Wales attended the Commonwealth Secretary's reception, the suit was the same and the jewels were swapped out for her set of pansy brooches, always a favorite with this outfit.
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No complaints about the purple theme here, you know. (The Queen is usually the one that attends this reception, but Charles and Camilla took her place this year.)
