Queen Camilla put on the decoration of the Russian Empress for the service on the occasion of the Commonwealth Day

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Traditionally, on the second Monday of March, Great Britain celebrates a big holiday — Commonwealth Day. The royal family never misses this event by attending a special ceremonial service at Westminster Abbey. Of course, this year was no exception.

Queen Consort Camilla, 75, who accompanied King Charles III, appeared in public in a bright blue monochrome look: an elegant Fiona Clare coat and a hat with feathers from Philip Treacy. She completed the outfit with black leather gloves, a matching clutch and historical jewelry. — massive brooch with sapphires and diamonds. And this accessory is especially close to us, because the Russian Empress Maria Feodorovna was the first to wear it at the end of the 19th century, to which its name also refers. — “Russian sapphire cluster”. Later, the brooch belonged to the British Queen Mother Elizabeth, and then — late Elizabeth II.

Wearing this brooch today — touching choice of Camille as this is the first Commonwealth Day service since the Queen’s death in September, said the jewelry expert.

According to him, the brooch “is decorated with 18 large diamonds in a detailed gold setting and large sapphire from 8 to 10 carats in the center.” The value of the jewelry is estimated at $680,000.

In mid-February, Queen Consort Camilla contracted COVID-19. Now, according to the palace, the monarch has overcome the virus and is doing well. By the way, at the same time, the first official details of her coronation, which she will take place with Charles on May 6, appeared. About which of Camilla’s relatives will be present at the ceremony, we wrote in a separate article.