Posted by Torkel on July 19, 2012, 5:59 pm 83.108.9.58
Gettyimages has a close-up of the pair of insect brooches worn by the Duchess of Cornwall in Guernsey on July 19. One appears to be all diamond, one diamonds and sapphires:
GUERNSEY, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 19: Detail of a brooch is seen as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall prepares to unveil a plaque in Les Bourges Hospice on July 19, 2012 in St Peter's Port, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
In Wales last week the Duchess wore this lovely brooch shaped as lily-of-the-valley (?) flowers. I believe she has worn it before, but cannot remember if it was new or inherited from the late Queen Elizabeth. Anyone?
BRECON, WALES - JULY 10: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall poses with a 'Diamond Champions' Badge on July 10, 2012 in Brecon, Wales. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
During the visit of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Jersey on July 18, there was a banquet hosted by the local government in the evening.
I have only found a couple of small pictures, but it appears the Duchess wore her turquoises.
Posted by jinja on July 19, 2012, 7:31 pm, in reply to "and turquoises" 76.230.149.253
Thanks for including the links! I was able to see the first and third pictures by clicking on the links, and the second picture by copying and pasting the link. I like those dragonfly brooches. (I think that's what they are.)
jinja
--Previous Message-- : Gettyimages has a close-up of the pair of : insect brooches worn by the Duchess of : Cornwall in Guernsey on July 19. One appears : to be all diamond, one diamonds and : sapphires: : : :
Maridje
Jersey
Posted by Cynthia on July 19, 2012, 7:57 pm, in reply to "and turquoises" 50.53.172.82
I just watched a repeat of the "Queen & Country" episode on the queen's "peculiars," so I recognize the gentlemen behind and to our right as the top mucky-mucks in Jersey. Bailiff (IIRC) and Governor General. I love this remnant of feudalism.
"Khrushchev’s visit to Great Britain in 1956 seemed on the verge of cancellation owing to the unwillingness of the British political elite to see “this political clown” in their country. Moscow quickly set about selecting gifts for the British royal family, members of the government, and prominent members of the opposition.
The list was impressive:
“For Queen Elizabeth, a diamond and sapphire brooch, a cape made of extra-high-quality sable furs, Aivazovsky’s painting “The Seashore”, and a casket with a portrait of the royal family.
For the Duke of Edinburgh, an Akhal Teke horse with trappings, a casket with a portrait of the Queen, and a chest with a selection of wines.
For Prince Charles, an Arabian horse with trappings, a set of illustrated Soviet children’s books, and an assortment of candies.
For Princess Anne, a casket made by Palekh craftsmen (with scenes from Russian fairy tales), a set of illustrated Soviet children’s books, a three-month-old bear cub, and an assortment of candies.
For Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a gold Lily-of-the-Valley brooch with diamonds, a small box made of Ural semiprecious stones, and a sable cape.
For Princess Margaret, a sable scarf and a diamond and sapphire brooch.”
by Evgeny Zhirnov All the Article in Russian as of Jan. 12, 2004
Has anyone got pictures of the Queen with this sapphire brooch or of the Queen Mum with the lily of the valley brooch now worn by the Duchess of Cornwall??
--Previous Message-- : : Visits with a Gift : : "Khrushchev’s visit to Great Britain in : 1956 seemed on the verge of cancellation : owing to the unwillingness of the British : political elite to see “this political : clown” in their country. Moscow quickly set : about selecting gifts for the British royal : family, members of the government, and : prominent members of the opposition. : : The list was impressive: : : “For Queen Elizabeth, a diamond and : sapphire brooch, a cape made of : extra-high-quality sable furs, Aivazovsky’s : painting “The Seashore”, and a casket with a : portrait of the royal family. : : For the Duke of Edinburgh, an Akhal Teke : horse with trappings, a casket with a : portrait of the Queen, and a chest with a : selection of wines. : : For Prince Charles, an Arabian horse with : trappings, a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, and an assortment of : candies. : : For Princess Anne, a casket made by Palekh : craftsmen (with scenes from Russian fairy : tales), a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, a three-month-old bear : cub, and an assortment of candies. : : For Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a gold : Lily-of-the-Valley brooch with diamonds, a : small box made of Ural semiprecious stones, : and a sable cape. : : For Princess Margaret, a sable scarf and a : diamond and sapphire brooch.” : : by Evgeny Zhirnov : All the Article in Russian as of Jan. 12, : 2004 : : http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/439346 : : (Russia's Daily Online) : : : :
Re: Duchess of Cornwall brooches - Lily of the Valley-Gift
Wow some gifts, and of course Anne would have appreciated the horses as much as her brother/father
--Previous Message-- : : Visits with a Gift : : "Khrushchev’s visit to Great Britain in : 1956 seemed on the verge of cancellation : owing to the unwillingness of the British : political elite to see “this political : clown” in their country. Moscow quickly set : about selecting gifts for the British royal : family, members of the government, and : prominent members of the opposition. : : The list was impressive: : : “For Queen Elizabeth, a diamond and : sapphire brooch, a cape made of : extra-high-quality sable furs, Aivazovsky’s : painting “The Seashore”, and a casket with a : portrait of the royal family. : : For the Duke of Edinburgh, an Akhal Teke : horse with trappings, a casket with a : portrait of the Queen, and a chest with a : selection of wines. : : For Prince Charles, an Arabian horse with : trappings, a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, and an assortment of : candies. : : For Princess Anne, a casket made by Palekh : craftsmen (with scenes from Russian fairy : tales), a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, a three-month-old bear : cub, and an assortment of candies. : : For Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a gold : Lily-of-the-Valley brooch with diamonds, a : small box made of Ural semiprecious stones, : and a sable cape. : : For Princess Margaret, a sable scarf and a : diamond and sapphire brooch.” : : by Evgeny Zhirnov : All the Article in Russian as of Jan. 12, : 2004 : : http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/439346 : : (Russia's Daily Online) : : : :
Re: Duchess of Cornwall brooches - Lily of the Valley-Gift
Would anyone know which diamond and sapphire brooches were given to the Queen and her sister Princess Margaret?
--Previous Message-- : : Visits with a Gift : : "Khrushchev’s visit to Great Britain in : 1956 seemed on the verge of cancellation : owing to the unwillingness of the British : political elite to see “this political : clown” in their country. Moscow quickly set : about selecting gifts for the British royal : family, members of the government, and : prominent members of the opposition. : : The list was impressive: : : “For Queen Elizabeth, a diamond and : sapphire brooch, a cape made of : extra-high-quality sable furs, Aivazovsky’s : painting “The Seashore”, and a casket with a : portrait of the royal family. : : For the Duke of Edinburgh, an Akhal Teke : horse with trappings, a casket with a : portrait of the Queen, and a chest with a : selection of wines. : : For Prince Charles, an Arabian horse with : trappings, a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, and an assortment of : candies. : : For Princess Anne, a casket made by Palekh : craftsmen (with scenes from Russian fairy : tales), a set of illustrated Soviet : children’s books, a three-month-old bear : cub, and an assortment of candies. : : For Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a gold : Lily-of-the-Valley brooch with diamonds, a : small box made of Ural semiprecious stones, : and a sable cape. : : For Princess Margaret, a sable scarf and a : diamond and sapphire brooch.” : : by Evgeny Zhirnov : All the Article in Russian as of Jan. 12, : 2004 : : http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/439346 : : (Russia's Daily Online) : : : :
