Posted by Ashdean on September 2, 2012, 2:42 am, in reply to "Re: Queen and Duchess"
The Duchess brooch is a sapphire,emerald and diamond pansy given by the Duke to Marina after the birth of Prince Michael (and no doubt his last gift as he was killed so soon after).Princess Michael has with her great flair worn it different ways including as a necklace centre.
--Previous Message-- : : I am so glad that people have enjoyed that : pic. : We are so used to a very limited range of : situations being recycled across the : internet. : : I wonder if anyone has a good and better : view of the thistle brooch pinned on the : Queen Mother's hat please?. : : And for the Duchess' brooch I can never : really decide if it is a sapphire brooch : with something sticking out the side. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : i also love the photo of the QM with the : Duchess of Kent!....sort of weakens the old : rumor of the Duchess not liking the : QM.....lovely idea for a thread Carlo! : :