Queen Camilla's symbolic jewellery choices during the three-day Canada tour with King Charles emphasised the Royal Family's long-standing connections to the Commonwealth nation through meaningful accessories.
Her selection of both the Canadian Maple Leaf brooch and the Pellatt brooch demonstrated how royal visits continue to honour historical ties through carefully chosen pieces with deep significance.
The tour came as King Charles made headlines for defending Canada's "freedom" in a speech to parliament, prepared by the Government, now headed by recently elected Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Though Camilla made no similar public remarks, her jewellery selections spoke volumes about the enduring relationship between Britain and Canada.
Queen Camilla’s jewellery sent subtle message of support to Canada amid tensions.
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Queen Camilla wore the historic Canadian Maple Leaf brooch during a Monday walkabout in Ottawa, continuing a royal tradition that spans generations.
The platinum and diamond piece, crafted by Asprey, was originally given to the Queen Mother as a gift in 1939.
The late Queen Elizabeth made her debut wearing the brooch in 1951 and continued to wear it throughout her life.
She previously loaned it to Camilla for earlier trips to Canada, whilst both Princess Anne and Princess Kate have also worn the brooch during their visits to the nation.
Queen Camilla sat beside her husband during his speech.
ReutersCamilla paired the brooch with a pink Anna Valentine dress.
During Tuesday's visit to the Canadian Parliament, Camilla wore a green dress and the Pellatt brooch bearing the insignia of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.
The brooch represents the Canadian militia's oldest infantry regiment, of which Camilla became colonel-in-chief in 2012, taking over the role from Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy.
She debuted the brooch during her first trip to Canada following the appointment. The bejewelled piece is named after the regiment's modern hero, industrialist and soldier Sir Henry Pellatt, and is fashioned in the shape of the regiment's cap badge, including a figure 2 set in rubies.
Queen Camilla wearing a pink Anna Valentine dress in Canada.
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ReutersThe historical significance of both brooches demonstrates the enduring ties between the British monarchy and Canada through generations of royal visits.
The Canadian Maple Leaf brooch has served as the must-have accessory for royals visiting Canada since the Queen Mother received it in 1939.
The Pellatt brooch carries particular historical weight, with writer Carlie Oreskovich noting that Sir Henry Pellatt's wife, Mary, was seen wearing a "brilliant" diamond-and-ruby version of the regiment's crest during its 50th anniversary ceremony in 1910.
It remains unclear when the current piece was created, but its connection to Canadian military history spans over a century.
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