![The coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried out of the Westminster Abbey on the day of her state funeral and burial, in London, Britain, on September 19, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/queen01.jpg?resize=1200%2C765&ssl=1)
As the world bids farewell to the late Queen Elizabeth II today, I’m sharing a few details about some of the significant jewelry pieces worn for her state funeral. The women of the British royal family paid tribute to the memory of the late Queen by wearing appropriate, beautiful jewelry pieces, several of which had important symbolic resonance.
![Camilla, Queen Consort walks behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it proceeds towards Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-camilla1.jpg?resize=1200%2C1652&ssl=1)
The Queen Consort wore a very important royal heirloom brooch for the service. This is the Hesse Diamond Jubilee Brooch, a gift presented to Queen Victoria in 1897. The diamond and sapphire jewel was a present from eight of Victoria’s grandchildren and their spouses: Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia, Grand Duke Ernest Louis and Grand Duchess Victoria Melita of Hesse, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, and Prince and Princess Louis of Battenberg (later Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven). All were members of the family of Victoria’s late daughter, Princess Alice. The main diamond portion of the brooch forms a heart shape, and inside the heart is the number 60 (the number of years in a Diamond Jubilee reign) in Cyrillic numerals.
![Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Camilla, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex stand outside Westminster Abbey after a service on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-camilla2.jpg?resize=1012%2C1352&ssl=1)
Camilla also wore a pair of diamond and sapphire cluster earrings, as well as her usual necklace with pendants and bracelets.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales, Camilla, Queen Consort and Prince George of Wales are seen on The Mall ahead of The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-waleskate.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
The Princess of Wales wore familiar pearl pieces for the state funeral—all of which are believed to have been loaned to her by the late Queen.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-waleskate3.jpg?resize=1200%2C1727&ssl=1)
Kate wore the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, made using pearls received by the Queen as a wedding present in 1947, as well as the Queen’s four-row pearl choker necklace, which has a distinctive modern diamond clasp. The necklace was reportedly made using pearls gifted by the Japanese government, and it was also loaned to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Kate wore both the necklace and the earrings for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021.
![Prince George of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Catherine, Princess of Wales walk behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it proceeds towards Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-waleskate2.jpg?resize=1200%2C1729&ssl=1)
Kate also wore a four-row pearl bracelet on her right wrist, which we previously saw her wear for the American state banquet in 2019. This bracelet is also believed to have been loaned by the Queen.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-walescharlotte.jpg?resize=1065%2C1420&ssl=1)
Prince George and Prince Charlotte of Wales joined their parents for today’s state funeral, and for the occasion, Princess Charlotte wore her first piece of significant jewelry in public. A small diamond horseshoe brooch was pinned to her jacket. People has confirmed that the brooch was given to Charlotte by the late Queen, her great-grandmother.
![Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-sussexmeghan.jpg?resize=1200%2C809&ssl=1)
The Duchess of Sussex was elegant in a pair of simple pearl and diamond earrings. The size of the jewels belies their significance: they were given to Meghan by the Queen, along with a coordinating necklace, in 2018.
![Anne, Princess Royal follows behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-anne.jpg?resize=1200%2C2065&ssl=1)
The Princess Royal was in uniform as part of the procession today, wearing only a simple pair of gold stud earrings.
![Zara Tindall arrives for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-zara.jpg?resize=1200%2C1835&ssl=1)
Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, chose a lovely pair of pearl drop earrings for the funeral service.
![Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Camilla, Queen Consort are seen during The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-yorkbeatriceeugenie.jpg?resize=1200%2C1575&ssl=1)
Both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as usual, kept their accessories minimal for the funeral. Eugenie wore a pair of gold hoop earrings and a delicate necklace for the service.
![Sarah, Duchess of York arrive to take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-yorksarah.jpg?resize=1200%2C1779&ssl=1)
The mother of the two princesses, Sarah, Duchess of York, was at the service with the rest of the royal family. She wore diamond floral earrings with a diamond brooch in the shape of a dove.
![Prince George of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Catherine, Princess of Wales walk behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it proceeds towards Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-wessexsophie1.jpg?resize=1200%2C1491&ssl=1)
The Countess of Wessex wore pavé-set diamond earrings with her diamond berry brooch for the funeral. The brooch coordinated beautifully with the subtle floral embroidery on her dress.
![Princess Beatrice (L), Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and Lady Louise Windsor (R) attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London on September 19, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-wessexlouise.jpg?resize=1200%2C1735&ssl=1)
Lady Louise Windsor, who shared a love for equestrian pursuits with her grandparents, paid tribute to their memory by wearing a necklace with a pendant shaped like a horse’s head.
![Lady Sarah Chatto arrives for the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-chattosarah.jpg?resize=1200%2C1604&ssl=1)
The always-elegant Lady Sarah Chatto, daughter of the late Princess Margaret, wore gorgeous jewels for the service. With her diamond starburst earrings and pearl bracelet, she wore one of the Snowdon Floral Brooches. The diamond brooch is part of a set that can also be worn on a tiara frame (as Sarah did on her wedding day).
![Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster and Birgitte Duchess of Gloucester arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-gloucesters1.jpg?resize=1200%2C1261&ssl=1)
The extended royal family was also in attendance at the service, and I’ll share photographs of their jewels as they’re available. Here is the Duchess of Gloucester with her son and daughter-in-law, the Earl and Countess of Ulster, and their children, Lord Culloden and Lady Cosima Windsor.
![Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester is seen during The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-gloucesters2.jpg?resize=1140%2C1588&ssl=1)
Birgitte wore gorgeous diamonds and pearls for the service, including a diamond floral brooch.
![Sophie Winkleman, Princess Michael of Kent and Lord Frederick Windsor leaving Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-kents2.jpg?resize=1200%2C965&ssl=1)
The Kents were in attendance as well. Princess Michael of Kent was accompanied by her son, Lord Frederick Windsor, and his wife, Sophie Winkleman. Both ladies wore pearls.
![Sophie Winkleman, Princess Michael of Kent, Lord Frederick Windsor and George Gilman during The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-kents1.jpg?resize=1200%2C1025&ssl=1)
Here’s a closer look at Marie-Christine’s pearls, including diamond and pearl cluster earrings.
![Lady Gabriella Kingston and Thomas Kingston depart Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arrivals-01-kents3.jpg?resize=1200%2C1170&ssl=1)
Prince and Princess Michael’s daughter, Lady Gabriella, was also at the service with her husband, Thomas Kingston. She wore elegant pearl earrings as well.
I’ll be updating this post as I can secure the rights to publish more images, and I’ll have a second post later on today featuring the jewels worn by the foreign royals who attended today’s state funeral.
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