Queen Elizabeth Wore a Symbolic Brooch to Prince Philip’s Funeral: Pic

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A hard goodbye. The royal family dressed in black for Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday, April 17, but Queen Elizabeth added some very special — and significant — crown jewels to her ensemble.The Queen, who will turn 95 on Wednesday, April 21, showed up to St.

George’s Chapel wearing the Richmond Brooch on her left lapel. The gorgeous piece of jewelry, which features a detachable pearl and can be worn as a necklace, was passed down from her mother, Queen Mary, in 1893.It was a very special token from mum though, because the brooch was presented to Queen Elizabeth as a gift on her wedding day.

So, as she laid her late husband to rest, it was a fitting piece of jewelry to put on display.The brooch, which features diamonds set with a large