Through the years, the royal family has used fashion to communicate messages to the public. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, it appears Queen Camilla is spreading love via a tiny accessory.For her first day as queen consort on Friday, September 9, the 75-year-old stepped out in all-black as she and King Charles III greeted well-wishers outside of Buckingham Palace.
The London native opted for a timeless black dress, which she paired with pearls and a diamond-encrusted brooch. The jewel came in the shape of a knot, which is believed to represent an unbreakable bond, love and commitment.
Charles, 73, also opted for dark attire.It was both a sad day and a monumental one for the couple, who wed in 2005, as they assumed their new titles.
Prior to Her Majesty’s passing, Camilla served as the Duchess of Cornwall — a working member of the royal family. Charles was formally known as the Prince of Wales. (Queen Elizabeth announced that Camilla would earn the title of queen consort seven months before her death.)Also on Friday, Charles, the late queen’s eldest child, made his inaugural speech as the new monarch of the U.K.
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