She paired the coatdress with a sculptural Philip Treacy hat, completing the ensemble with a dazzling sapphire and diamond brooch.
The historic jewel is believed to be worth around £8 million and is none other than the famed Prince Albert Brooch, first commissioned from Garrard in 1840 as a wedding gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria.
Victoria treasured the piece throughout her reign, and it later passed to Queen Elizabeth II, who wore it frequently on state occasions.
Now in Camilla’s care, the brooch has taken on new resonance. Its rich royal history and extraordinary value make it one of the most significant pieces in the royal jewellery collection.
The jewel is also said to have inspired the design of the Princess of Wales’s sapphire engagement ring, first chosen by King Charles for Diana and now worn by Kate.
The combination of bold blue, paired with ceremonial red and white accents around Windsor, gave Camilla’s outfit a quietly patriotic feel, is a fitting choice for a day steeped in state symbolism.
Max Stone of jewellers Steven Stone explained: “The brooch is set with a large oval or cushion-shaped sapphire of at least 40 carats.”
“Surrounding the central stone are 12 sizeable diamonds, each estimated at around 1 carat apiece,” he continued.
Before adding: “Given the sapphire’s vivid colour and clarity, it was likely sourced from Burma. If it were to go on the market today, its value would be in the region of £8 million – a figure driven not only by the gemstones themselves but by the brooch’s extraordinary royal provenance.”
