Princess Lilian's brooch doesn't seem like a poppy to me...poppies have diferent shape of petals.
I've spoted Duchess Catherine's rubi popy brooch also. Was it a gift from her husband, or from a regiment? I know nothing of its provenance.
--Previous Message-- : I think the point is the British royals - : ladies and men alike - are always seen to : wear the poppies from the Royal British : Legion - they now sell the sparkly ones too : - in support not only of the commemoration, : but of the charity fundraising involved. : : Wearing a ruby studded poppy brooch every : year would hardly convey the same message... : : --Previous Message-- : : : During Armistice Day HRH the Duchess of : Cambridge wore chrystal poppy brooch. : : http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.be/ : : It's quite strange that the only royal with : a popy made from rubies & diamonds was : the late Princess Lilian of Belgium. I would : expected to see in the UK more ruby & : diamond poppy brooches. : : : :