Queen Elizabeth II honored her late husband, Prince Philip, with a special brooch at a navy carrier visit.The monarch, 95, visited the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, on Saturday, May 22.
She and the Duke of Edinburgh named the aircraft carrier seven years ago, and now the ship is ready for its maiden voyage.The Queen wore a vibrant red coat and hat, but it’s her brooch that stole the show.
The yellow gold accessory was designed by the late Andrew Grima and given to her by Prince Philip in 1966. The “Scarab” brooch also includes carved ruby and diamond embellishments.The pin has been worn to several royal events, including a 2008 state visit to Slovenia, her 2007 Christmas Day message and the Queen and Philip’s 70th anniversary
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