Posted by joye on July 20, 2014, 8:21 pm, in reply to "Re: No Brooches"
I seem to recall either Fields or Menkes writing that QEII seldom wore a ring on her right hand because it was crushed when shaking hands.
--Previous Message-- : Good eye Gwynnan : I think this is because HM was attending : somewhat, more private evening events - in : cobalt blue her 80th birthday at the Royal : Windsor Horse Show and in the light blue to : QEQM's 101st birthday. : : If you look back you will notice that this : is often the case where, in a long evening : gown and without orders, HM will not wear a : brooch. This is be no means a steadfast : "rule", but is often the case. : Sometimes she may wear a badge of a regiment : or association related to the event she is : attending. : : Cheers! : Bryce : : -Previous Message-- : Interestingly, in pictures 2 and 3, the : Queen : is not wearing a brooch. : : :
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