I read about the "spectacular royal jewels from the Queen" at the Daily Mail, need I say more? I've kept my hopes low. --Previous Message-- : Given the nature of this tour, it seems to me : we were warned that there would not be : tuxedos or elaborate jewels. Catherine did : wear the fern leaf brooch twice in New : Zealand, just as she wore the maple leaf : brooch a few times in Canada. There may not : be a suitable choice for Australia, since : the wattle brooch is very large and ornate, : and the other Australian brooches maybe are : not seen as symbols of the country, at least : not part of the local flag. The wattle is : also a great favorite of the Queen, and she : might be more reluctant to send it on tour : with anyone else. In addition to all of : this, Catherine seems most comfortable in : her own jewelry, which is part of her life : with William and her family. :