Princess Charlotte paid tribute to her great-grandmother the Queen with a touching diamond brooch in the shape of a horseshoe
September 19, 2022 - 12:27 BST Phoebe Tatham Princess Charlotte paid tribute to her great-grandmother at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday.Dressed in an all-black ensemble, the young royal, seven, opted to embellish the left side of her wool Ancar coat with a stunning diamond brooch in the shape of a horseshoe.
The small but poignant accessory, which is Charlotte's first piece of significant jewellery, appeared to be a gentle nod to her 'Gan Gan' who adored horses. Indeed, the late monarch was known for her passion for both horses and horse racing and had her first riding lesson at the age of three.MORE: All the photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Queen's funeral
Beyond the saddle, the monarch moreover established herself as a veritable racehorse breeder. Numbering around 180, the Queen's horses and ponies are kept at various royal residences and stables, with many sharing a base at Balmoral and Sandringham. Arriving alongside her mother, the Princess of Wales, the young royal was spotted holding her mother's hand as she entered Westminster Abbey.Also in attendance were the likes of the Queen's heartbroken children King Charles III, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, and her grandchildren Prince William, Prince Harry and Peter Phillips, who walked behind the coffin as part of the funeral procession.
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