The late Queen Elizabeth allowed Princess Kate to borrow her Maple Leaf Brooch (Image: Getty)
It is no secret that was fond of and often lent her jewellery when attending public engagements. Over the years, the former monarch in becoming the perfect Queen in waiting.
The late 96-year-old, , often donned stunning ensembles. She not only became known unique fashion sense which saw her follow protocol, but also for her love of jewellery.
Back in 1901, determined that the brooches were heirlooms of the crown that pass directly down the line of monarchs, only to be worm by queens or royal consorts. It is reported that over her 70-year reign, she acquired more than 300.
It has been reported that she would never buy one for the sake of it, as it has been said that they all have special meanings behind them. Others have also said that on the day of an event, she would select a brooch to also serve as a message of support to other members of the royal family who she stepped out alongside.
One of her favourite pieces to date which is kept under lock and key in the royal vault is her Canadian brooch. Asprey of London created the bespoke piece which was originally purchased for her mother over half a century ago.
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Princess Kate first wore the £100,000 brooch back in 2011 which was the year they got married (Image: Getty )
splashed out on the sparkling gift before he headed on a Royal tour to Canada and was for his wife, the .
At the time Queen Elizabeth was just 13 years old when the Royal Family went on a state visit to the continent back in 1939.
It is worth an eye-watering £100,000 thanks to it featuring diamonds set in platinum in the shape of Canada’s national emblem.
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The Princess of Wales has re-worn the brooch every time she re-visited Canada (Image: Getty )
Princess Kate, 42, has taken pride in wearing the brooch on several occasions when spending time overseas.
Back in 2011, she accompanied on a tour of North America, which was a year after they got married at Westminster Abbey.
She also wore it multiple times during their tour of Canada in 2016 which included when she was pictured stepping on and off the plane with their young children – and .
Although the Princess of Wales is not the only Royal who was given the pleasure of having access to the stunning jewel.
was first spotted wearing it in 2009 for her very first trip to Canada. Since then she has worn it many times which includes Remembrance Day, and nestled it alongside a few iconic poppies.
Queen Elizabeth II last wore the Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch in October 2021, she pinned it to her wool sweater while meeting members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery at Windsor Castle.