Queen Camilla wrapped up warm as she braved the chilly weather on the Sandringham estate alongside her husband King Charles on Sunday. She paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II as she wore one of her beloved brooches.
Camilla, 77, attended a Service at St Mary Magdalene Church in the pouring rain on Sunday 5th January. This was one of their first outings of the New Year, after enjoying the festive period down in Norfolk.
The couple sheltered beneath umbrellas as they walked through the royal estate during the downpour. Although, they did not let a little rain dampen their day as they appeared in high spirits and chatted with the clergy.
Her Royal Highness was also snapped shaking hands with the Bishop, Graham Usher. Camilla beamed with delight as she donned a chic display.
She sported a long-line chocolate woollen coat while accessorising with a pair of knee-high boots and matching leather gloves. The wife of the King also carried a gorgeous top handled-bag which appeared to be by Aspinal of London which she has worn in the past.
It was hard not to miss the huge sparkler that was perfectly placed on her jacket that oozed sophistication and elegance.
She wore the Raspberry Pip brooch was part of Queen Elizabeth’s private collection of brooches and she adored it.
The breathtaking jewel is designed in the shape of a Georgian cross. The brooch is thought to be set with topaz and diamonds.
During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, she amassed a number of pricey jewels from tiara’s on her wedding day to necklaces.
It has since been reported that she had over 90 brooches in her own private collection after taking a shine to them, totalling to over £90 million.
Despite its sheer elegance and beauty she never wore the Rasberry Pip in public. Queen Camilla was the first person in the Royal Family to wear it for decades.
The Brooch is steeped in history after it was originally bought for the Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, the late Queen’s grandmother and was passed down to Queen Elizabeth.
Camilla has since given the jewel a new lease of life after wearing it twice on public outings.
Meanwhile, Camilla often pays tribute to the late monarch after having great admiration for her work and is spotted wearing them to high-profile events after inheriting them from her.
