Queen Camilla wears Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Star Brooch

Queen Camilla revived one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s sentimental brooches to attend the 2026 Chelsea Pension Fund Founders’ Day held at Chelsea Royal Hospital in London on Thursday.

The Queen of England evoked summer style in a light pink Anna Valentine coat dress designed in Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette. The coat dress featured long sleeves with a midi-length hemline that fell just below the knee, and was slightly cinched at the waist to accentuate your contours.

The coatdress had frayed seams, sharp collars, pleats on the skirt, and sharp cutouts on the cuffs of the long sleeves as well, giving a sense of play to texture. Queen Camilla added a soft sandy Philip Treacy hat.

The tones of Queen Camilla’s hat were accentuated by suede pumps, completing the neutral, soft-toned motif of the Queen’s summer style. However, when it comes to accessories, Queen Camilla added a Van Cleef & Arpels signature bracelet and diamond earrings with pearls.

The highlight of Queen Camilla’s ensemble was the incorporation of her diamond star brooch from the collection of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Jardine Star brooch was given to her by Lady Jardine and became part of Queen Elizabeth’s collection in 1981, reports Court Jeweler.

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September 2022, Queen Camilla inherited several pieces from the late monarch’s collection. This special diamond star brooch is not a signature piece of Queen Camilla’s brooch, but it has been worn by royals in the past.

Queen Camilla wore the brooch to Royal Ascot in June 2024 and to a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2025.

National Day, attended by Queen Camilla on Thursday, is one of the most important events on Chelsea Royal Infirmary’s calendar. The event is also known as Oak Apple Day, commemorating the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The gala celebrated centuries of history alongside the modern-day service of around 300 British Army veterans, known as Chelsea Pensioners.