![Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson greet guests during a reception for international business and investment leaders at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit on October 19, 2021 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
On Tuesday evening, the Queen hosted a reception at Windsor Castle—and brought along one of your very favorite brooches!
![Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) greets guests including Microsoft founder-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates (2R) during a reception to mark the Global Investment Summit, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on October 19, 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth02.jpg?resize=1200%2C904&ssl=1)
The Queen welcomed business and investment leaders from around the globe for a reception at Windsor on Tuesday. The event was held to support the Global Investment Summit, which was held in London this week. The goal of the summit was to “secure foreign investment in UK green industries of the future.”
![Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends a reception to mark the Global Investment Summit, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on October 19, 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Queen arrived for the reception wearing a suit made of teal lace, with black accessories.
![Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) greet guests at a reception for the Global Investment Summit at Windsor Castle on October 19, 2021 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1629&ssl=1)
She also wore her usual pearls, plus the grand Cullinan V Brooch. The brooch has been one of the Queen’s favorites for decades, and it’s also a favorite of our lovely readers. After all, you voted it in as the champion of our first Tournament of Brooches last year!
![Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets guests during a reception for international business and investment leaders at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit on October 19, 2021 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth05.jpg?resize=1200%2C877&ssl=1)
The Queen was supported by several other members of the royal family at the reception. Above, you’ll spot the Prince of Wales speaking with guests during the event.
![Prince William, Duke of Cambridge greets guests during a reception for international business and investment leaders at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit on October 19, 2021 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth06.jpg?resize=1200%2C848&ssl=1)
And here’s the Duke of Cambridge, mingling in St. George’s Hall during the reception.
![The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester guests during a reception for international business and investment leaders at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit on October 19, 2021 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-1021-elizabeth07.jpg?resize=1071%2C1077&ssl=1)
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also on hand for the event, along with Prince Michael of Kent and his son, Lord Frederick Windsor. Above, in a screencapture from an official video, you’ll note that the Duchess of Gloucester wore pearl drop earrings and a pearl choker necklace for the reception.
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