I agree Merlin. There's something almost frisky and bold about it--also generous and majestic--"I am the undoubted Queen!" Imagine getting a close-up view of that treasure. I love the gesture.
--Previous Message-- : : I wonder if anyone has ever seen a photo of : QEQM wearing this brooch on a coat or dress : in the day ? : I don't think I have. : It makes the Queen wearing it at Ascot : yesterday even more interesting. : : : : --Previous Message-- : I forgot to say, most of the information I : posted about the Crown Ruby brooch came from : Suzy Menkes (1985) book. Also the picture of : The Queen Mother which has been posted on : this site before was taken in 1969. Thanks : for all the pictures at the races. : Cheers Annie : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :