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Trooping the Colour Jewels 2018

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It’s that time of year again — the Queen’s Very Merry Un-Birthday! Here’s a look at the jewels worn this morning in London for the annual Trooping the Colour festivities.

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No surprises from the Queen today: she wore the same brooch she’s worn at almost every single Trooping parade, the Guards’ Brooch. (More on that piece here!)
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No surprises from the Duchess of Cornwall, either! Camilla wore her favorite pearl and diamond daytime jewels, including her pearl drop earrings and the pearl choker with the smaller, round diamond clasp.
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We’re three for three on a lack of surprises with the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore her blue topaz earrings and necklace from Kiki McDonough. (More on Kate’s Kiki collection here!)
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The new Duchess of Sussex was also true to jewelry form, sporting diamonds on both hands and opal stud earrings that look quite a lot like the ones she wore to announce her royal engagement. (More on those here!)
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The Countess of Wessex looked regal in earrings with petite pearl drops.
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But it was Sophie’s daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, who earned my jewelry award for the day. How lovely does she look in this pendant necklace? The piece features a pearl set in a circle of diamonds.
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No major jewelry to speak of from the Yorks today, though Eugenie’s lovely engagement ring was winking mightily. I also liked Eugenie’s hat quite a bit.
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The balcony panorama photos provided a little more sparkle, including floral earrings on both Princess Michael of Kent and her daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor.
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And it looks like we’ve got a necklace on one of Lady Helen Taylor’s daughters, and small stud earrings on the lovely Autumn Phillips.
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Looked like there was plenty of fun to be had on the balcony today. Another belated birthday celebration in the books for Queen Elizabeth II!

Trooping the Colour Jewels 2017

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It’s time again for the Queen’s very merry unbirthday party, everyone! For the sovereign’s official birthday parade and the Trooping the Colour exercises at Horseguards Parade, we’ve got plenty of jewels on display.

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The Queen rode with the Duke of Edinburgh in a carriage in the parade down the Mall. Another sign of Prince Philip’s retirement (and the need for a greater level of comfort at his age): he’s swapped out the heavy, hot military dress uniform, with its enormous bearskin, for morning dress. The Duke of Kent also wore morning dress this year.

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The Queen wore the same brooch that she’s worn at nearly every Trooping the Colour: the Guards Brooch. (Read more about the piece over here!) The coat and hat are recent repeats, worn at a Buckingham Palace garden party less than a month ago.

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In the next carriage: the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry. Camilla wore her usual diamond and pearl earrings with her diamond-encrusted clover brooches.

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Kate went for some major daytime sparkle with her jewelry, wearing diamond earrings on loan from the Queen with her Alexander McQueen ensemble. (Here’s more about those earrings!)

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Harry dressed in uniform, as usual.

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Both York sisters were in attendance, riding in a carriage with the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, but typically, neither sister wore any major jewelry. Here’s a look at Princess Beatrice’s outfit…

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…and here’s Princess Eugenie, who wore some delicate silver-toned bracelets.

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Edward (as usual) attended the parade in uniform, while Andrew (also as usual) wore morning dress. The other Wessexes — Sophie, Louise, and James — weren’t present for today’s festivities.

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The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge both rode in the procession; here’s a look at father and son in their military regalia.

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The Princess Royal also rode in the parade.

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For the annual balcony appearance during the military flypast, the main line of the royals gathered together toward the middle, with the other branches of the family on either side. Peter and Autumn Phillips attended with their daughters, Savannah and Isla. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were there with their daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor, their son, Lord Frederick Windsor, and his wife, the actress Sophie Winkleman. The Duke of Kent’s family was in attendance as well, including Lady Helen Taylor’s children. Princess Alexandra’s family was there, too. (If/when I have a picture of the fuller balcony that I can share with you, I’ll add it to the post! I’ve seen images — so no need to send or link any — but I don’t have any yet that I have the rights to use.)

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But, of course, two of the littlest Windsors, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were the stars of the balcony appearance — even though George was less than impressed with the show!

Kate’s Week in Jewels (Plus Bonus Poll!)

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Kate’s Week in Jewels (Photos: Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
This week we’ve seen something that usually only happens during royal tours: seven full days of appearances by the Duchess of Cambridge! Here’s a recap of the jewels she wore, including several new pieces. Be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll below!

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Thursday, June 9
Kate hosted an anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace for SportsAid; the event also included a pre-dinner reception for a number of British athletes who will compete in this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil. With her Roland Mouret gown, Kate wore a new pair of diamond-encrusted gold hoop earrings by Cartier, plus her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Friday, June 10
The entire Windsor family gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the Queen’s 90th birthday (and Prince Philip’s 95th birthday). Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress with her diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, a new silver-toned necklace with a square, light-blue gemstone cluster pendant, and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images
Saturday, June 11
The Queen’s official birthday celebrations continued on Saturday with Trooping the Colour. Kate rode in the carriage procession and then appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony with William, George, and Charlotte. With her Alexander McQueen coat dress, she wore new earrings, the “Eugenia” style by Balenciaga (set with faux pearls and crystals), with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace and her usual trio of rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Arthur Edwards – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Sunday, June 12
The royals gathered at Buckingham Palace again for the Patrons’ Lunch on the Mall; Kate went on a walkabout with William and Harry and sat with the rest of the family to watch a special procession. She wore a Roksanda Ilincic dress with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace, the matching Mappin and Webb Empress Drop Earrings, and her usual rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Matt Dunham/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Monday, June 13
The knights and ladies of the Order of the Garter gathered for the annual luncheon and service at Windsor Castle. Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress, pairing it with her diamond Robinson Pelham wedding earrings (for the first time in public since the wedding!), the Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant, the diamond cluster and baguette bracelet, and her usual trio of rings.
Photos: Philip Toscano – WPA Pool/Getty Images 
Tuesday, June 14
On Tuesday morning, William and Kate visited the American Embassy in London to sign a book of condolence following the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando. Kate’s attire and jewelry for the occasion were subdued. She wore a Tory Burch dress and a Ralph Lauren jacket with her Kiki McDonough Lauren earrings (a pair in the shape of a heart, echoing the rainbow heart that has become a widely-shared symbol of support following the shooting) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): CLODAGH KILCOYNE/AFP/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Tuesday, June 14
William and Kate traveled to Northern Ireland on Tuesday afternoon to attend a garden party at Hillsborough Castle. Kate wore a Day Birger coat dress with a new pair of Kiki McDonough earrings (the Eden Diamond Flower Earrings with citrine drops), the Irish Guards Shamrock Brooch, and her usual trio of rings.
Photos: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Wednesday, June 15
Kate made her very first appearance at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, when William presented a trophy for the Duke of Cambridge Stakes. Kate wore a white lace Dolce and Gabbana dress with new pearl drop earrings (maker still unidentified) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.