The Queen wore a pair of aquamarine brooches given to her by her parents for the State Opening of Parliament today. She accessorised her spring coat with a pair of diamond and aquamarine brooches gifted to her by her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, on her 18th birthday in April 1944. She was given the aquamarine brooches as a gift, although she is not wearing them hereThe art deco-style Boucheron clips have become a favourite of the Queen. The Queen usually wears them - as she did today - as separate clips, one above the other, on her left shoulder. Favourite accessory: The Queen wore the brooches to deliver her VE Day anniversary message last year (left).

Source: Daily Mail May 11, 2021 12:10 UTC