The Fascinating History Behind Queen Camilla’s Diamond Brooch on Easter Sunday

Rachel KingSun, April 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM UTC

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Queen Camilla arrived bright and early at Windsor Castle in her Sunday best for Easter, which included what appeared to be the Raspberry Pip Brooch, pinned to a bright red wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare, which she wore with a matching hat by Philip Treacy

The Queen has worn this particular cross-shaped brooch on a few occasions before, including at Royal Ascot last year as well as for a visit to Canterbury a few months prior. She was first seen wearing it publicly on Christmas Day 2023.

Queen Camilla and King Charles greeting the Wales family on their way into the chapel.Samir Hussein - Getty Images

According to the Crown Chronicles, the name “may have been inspired by its shape, which some observers liken to the delicate structure of a raspberry seed.” The topaz and diamond jewel’s origins can be traced back to 1881 when it was presented as a wedding gift to Cecilia Nina Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Eventually it made its way into the Royal Collection through the Queen Mother, who passed it onto Queen Elizabeth.

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The Queen on the fourth day of Royal Ascot last year.Chris Jackson - Getty Images

Camilla, wearing the brooch, in Canterbury in 2025.Chris Jackson - Getty Images

While she often borrows fine jewelry such as necklaces and earrings from the Royal Collection, Queen Camilla debuted a new mystery brooch at Maundy Thursday services a few days ago. The sapphire and diamond bauble designed in the shape of a crown was speculated to be a gift from King Charles in honor of their 21st wedding anniversary this month.

The King and Queen arriving at the church.BEN STANSALL - Getty Images

On Sunday morning, the King and Queen arrived at St. George’s Chapel in the Bentley State Limousine. There, they were met by Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence; Prince Edward and his son, James, Earl of Wessex; Princess Margaret’s daughter, Lady Sarah Chatto; the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; and Peter Phillips and his fiancée Harriet Sperling and their daughters.

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