Queen Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s fashion legacy at this year’s annual Commonwealth Day Service by wearing a sapphire and diamond brooch that belonged to her mother-in-law. The Queen Consort completed her outfit with a Launer handbag, a brand closely associated with the late monarch since the 1970s. Queen Elizabeth was also seen carrying a Launer handbag at her very last engagement, which demonstrates her continued influence on the royal family’s fashion choices. Launer’s CEO expressed his honor and amazement at the gesture and mentioned how the Queen once said that she didn’t feel dressed without a handbag. The Queen Consort’s outfit is a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s legacy and a reminder of her continued influence on the royal family’s style.
King Charles Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth on UK Mother’s Day
On his first UK Mother’s Day without the monarch, King Charles paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, by sharing a throwback photo on Instagram. The post, shared through the official Royal Family account, features a young Charles with his mother holding him on her lap. The photo is from the Royal Collection Trust.
The post also includes a photo of Queen Camilla with her mother, Rosalind Shand, who passed away in 1994. Charles and Camilla wrote a heartwarming caption alongside the photos, honoring their mothers and all mothers on this special day.
The UK celebrates Mother’s Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This year it falls on March 19th.
Despite Queen Elizabeth’s death in September 2022, Charles and Camilla continue to carry on her legacy, not just through their words but also their attire. The Royal Family’s post is a touching tribute to the beloved monarch and a reminder of the love and respect she commands from her family and the people of the UK.
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Queen Camilla Wears Tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Commonwealth Day Service
At this year’s annual Commonwealth Day Service, Queen Camilla was seen wearing a sapphire and diamond brooch that belonged to her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth. The Queen Consort completed her outfit with a stylish black Launer handbag, a brand closely associated with the late monarch since the 1970s.
In September 2022, Queen Elizabeth was seen carrying a Launer handbag at her very last engagement when she appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle. The brand’s CEO, Gerald Bodmer, expressed his honor and amazement at the gesture, saying that the Queen once told him, “I don’t feel dressed without a handbag.”
The Queen Consort’s outfit pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s legacy and demonstrates her continued influence on the royal family’s fashion choices.
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