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Royal Brooches in Focus: Windsor Premiere Showcases King’s Foundation Designs as Camilla Wears Tudor Crown

The pieces were crafted with sustainable materials by embroidery fellows in a Chanel-partnered program.

Overview

  • At Windsor Castle, Queen Camilla, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester wore brooches by graduates of The King’s Foundation embroidery fellowship during the Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision premiere.
  • The Queen wore a brooch by Eliza Gomersall and Durga Shanthakumar, the Duchess of Edinburgh chose a design by Katie Dickson, and the Duchess of Gloucester wore a piece by Tamsin Lines.
  • The designs used recycled or deadstock materials and drew inspiration from the gardens at Highgrove, echoing the film’s emphasis on rewear, repair or recycle.
  • Separately at Sandringham over the weekend, Queen Camilla wore a diamond Tudor crown brooch whose provenance has not been confirmed, though it is widely assumed to be a gift from the King.
  • Jewelry expert Justin Daughters described the Tudor crown choice as a quiet, deliberate signal, arguing that brooches are a controlled medium for conveying loyalty or support.