--Previous Message-- : The Queen seldom wears this brooch. When she : does,it is usually pinned to a coat made in : the purple/violet hue. I do not know its : provenance. : : : : : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : The Queen officially opened a new university : building in Exeter during her visit to the : south west of England as part of her Diamond : Jubilee tour. : : I have never seen this brooch before. What's : the story about this jewel? Are there some : more photos? : : : : :