The third royal garden party of the season took place on Tuesday, with King Charles and Queen Camilla delighting guests as they mingled around the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty decided to recycle an Anna Valentine dress that she first wore in 2025 for the Thanksgiving Service for VE Day. It must be a much-loved dress because the royal also wore it just a few weeks ago, while on a state visit to America. The finishing touch on the chest of the angelic dress was a dazzling jewel, and it's one with a sentimental backstory…
© Getty ImagesCamilla chose to wear the Cartier Palm Leaf brooch, which is sometimes also referred to as the paisley brooch. It is made up of 203 diamonds and it has a reported value of £50,000. The special piece is a generational heirloom of the royal family which was first made for The Queen Mother and then it was passed down to Queen Elizabeth II. Both royal ladies cherished the item and their adoration for it was clear thanks to the amount of times they were seen wearing it. The brooch has been present for many special occasions including royal weddings, Christmas celebrations and Buckingham Palace receptions.
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To celebrate the legacy of the People's Princess in the year she would have turned 65, Best Quality Designer Handbag is hosting an intimate live podcast event on Wednesday 24 June at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences in London, a five-star hotel that was visited by Diana herself as well as the then-Prince Charles, and the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip – and for just £70 (discounted tickets available for HELLO! VIP members) you can be there.
What's included in the ticket?
- Access to HELLO!'s royal experts Emily Nash and Andrea Camaano, and our guest speakers Ingrid Seward, Andy Webb, and Jacques Azagury, plus a Q&A with the audience
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Afternoon Tea (valued at £85pp) while listening to the fascinating conversation
- The chance to see one of Princess Diana's elegant dresses in person and take a photo with it
- A luxury goodie bag including beauty products from brands loved by the royals
Queen Camilla's new brooch
While the Cartier piece may have its sentimental value due to its long-standing history, Camilla also has a brand new brooch that marks a particularly historic occasion that has just taken place. During her state visit to the US with King Charles, she was pictured with a new brooch by First Lady Melania Trump.
It is customary for the King and Queen to swap gifts with their guests during a State Visit of this nature. The brooch, which has been estimated to be worth £30,000, was gifted to the Queen last September and she was seen to be wearing it while at The White House.
Cartier collection
© GettyIt's not just Queen Camilla with Cartier sparkle in her jewellery box as her daughter-in-law, Princess Kate, also has an impressive collection from the brand. The royal has been sporting the world-renowned designer since 2012, and most recently, she wore Cartier during a special visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital. As well as dazzling earrings, the mother-of-three opted for the elegant 'Étincelle de Cartier Wedding Band' which features 14 brilliant-cut diamonds and 14 brilliant-cut sapphires. It retails for around £8,100.
