QEII wore family orders in the very early years of her reign.
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--Previous Message-- : I think that Queen Mary is wearing and all : diamond necklace. The darkness if just : light refraction. I cannot make out the : brooch. : : It is interesting to note how formal of an : event this was back in the day. Queen : Elizabeth is wearing her Royal Family Orders : and her Garter Star with day dress for a : luncheon. It is very rare to see such : formality after the war. I cannot think of : too many time when QEII has worn orders with : a day dress. :