Posted by Arthur on September 17, 2014, 5:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Another brooch?"
Here is the pic (hope it works):
It is the 'True Lovers Knot Brooch', acquired by Queen Mary in 1932 from Garrard, and inherited by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
On the picture above, the Queen wears it for her first State Visit to France, in 1957, during the gala at the Opera in Paris. Here are more pictures from this glittering event:
And on the picture below, I know that we can not see the brooch, but I can not refrain to post it anyway, for you to admire the splendid setting of the Opera Garnier in Paris, with the Republican Guard playing trumpets and presenting arms for the Queen and President René Coty's entrance. It was a time when the French Republic did not hesitate to display a truly monarchic pomp and pageantry!
And as a bonus, a picture in colour of the Queen's beautiful dress, by Norman Hartnell:
"The Flower of the Fields of France, Spring/Summer 1957, by Norman Hartnell Lavish gold and white beadwork encrusts this ivory evening dress worn by Queen Elizabeth II on a state visit to Paris in 1957. The dazzling, jewel-like details of the embroidered design include miniature bees, grasses, wheat and wild flowers. These motifs are worked in relief in faceted glass, gold beads, brilliants and variously shaped pearls, mother-of-pearl and gold petals. It also features an extravagant back bow. The design of this single-occasion gown diplomatically refers to French motifs, including the flowers of France and large gold bees, the emblem of Napoleon. It was intended to both compliment the French nation and draw attention to the Queen." (source: http://blaaargh.org/post/2065709896/the-flower-of-the-fields-of-france-spring-summer )
--Previous Message-- : : hmmmm it doesn't seem to want to upload.... : : The link is : : http://www.thetudorswiki.com/page/Jewellery+of+Today%27s+British+Royalty : and the photo is under the Cambridge : Emeralds, the queen is wearing a red sash. : : --Previous Message-- : dear All, I came across this photo of the : Queen, and wondered what brooch she is : wearing on her right shoulder? Maybe it is : some flowers, andnot a brooch at all? : : :
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