At this year’s Trooping the Colour celebration in London, 10-year-old Princess Charlotte captured hearts across the world with a quiet but meaningful tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Dressed in a light teal outfit that radiated poise beyond her years, Charlotte added a deeply personal touch to her appearance: a diamond horseshoe brooch with a rich family history.
A Sparkling Symbol of Legacy
The brooch Princess Charlotte wore isn’t just a piece of jewelry — it carries generations of royal significance. The diamond-studded horseshoe, first seen on Charlotte during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in 2022, is believed to have once belonged to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. It was later gifted to Charlotte by the late Queen, symbolizing a cherished connection between them.
The horseshoe design is especially meaningful. Queen Elizabeth II was well known for her lifelong passion for horses, a love shared by many members of the Royal Family. By choosing to wear the brooch again, Charlotte paid subtle tribute to that enduring bond and her great-grandmother’s legacy.
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