Queen Camilla sends secret message with £32k moth brooc (Image: Getty)
was a vision of sheer elegance as she while representing the at a festive children’s event. The 77-year-old looked elegant in a royal blue frock paired with sparkling jewels.
She wore the moth brooch and a horsefly pin, which not only has sentimental value but also a symbolic meaning. The two items combined have a value of over £37,000.
For 19 years, the Queen has at their London abode. Those invited suffered from life-shortening conditions and severe illnesses.
The annual Christmas party is held each year by two medical-related charities and their family members. Supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, the children are encouraged to hang festive decorations and then enjoy lunch with the Queen.
Camilla was spotted wearing two intriguing brooches. The larger breastpin is often mistaken for a butterfly, but it is, in fact, a moth with an eye-catching and striking design.
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Queen Camilla greeted terminally ill children at Clarence House (Image: Getty )
The moth brooch is worth £32,000 and is treasured by the Royal Family (Image: Getty )
The intricate detail boasts dark blue sapphires which are complimented by a collection of round-cut diamonds set in yellow gold.
Steven Stone jewellers have taken a close look at the jaw-dropping pieces and inspected their worth and value.
The leading diamond experts told the Express that the moth brooch has been a “cherished piece in her collection for years, she has worn it on several memorable occasions.” They estimate that it’s worth £32,000.
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Queen Camilla decorated the Christmas tree at Clarence House as part of a traditional festive event (Image: Getty )
The Queen has followed in the footsteps of the late as she often would carefully select brooches to convey a sweet message or tribute, and had over 100 of her own which are now kept in the royal vault.
Steven Stone added that she has worn it to public events often. They said she donned the look on “Christmas Day in 2016 and during a farewell to the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Its significance was especially poignant when she wore it recently while meeting children with ill health, as moths symbolise healing and transformation – representing strength and beauty through change.”
Meanwhile, they said that Queen Camilla is fond of insect brooches which may be down to her love of the outdoors and gardening.
The horsefly brooch is said to be worth at least £5,000, and the experts shared that it is: “Crafted from yellow gold, the piece features a detailed horsefly design, with sapphires adorning its body and eyes, and diamond-encrusted wings.”
Steven Stone continued: “While its origins remain a mystery, the brooch – which captivated royal enthusiasts and jewellery experts when Her Majesty debuted it earlier this year – is believed to be part of the collection inherited from Queen Elizabeth II. It’s much smaller than the horsefly brooch, thus, I’d value it at the much lower price of £5,000.”