Editor’s Note
This article explores how Queen Camilla’s choice of modern, high-end jewelry during a public engagement reflects a nuanced approach to royal style, blending personal taste with public duty.
As the wife of King Charles, Queen Camilla has free access to the British Crown Jewels. However, during her trip to Northern Ireland, she forgoes diamonds and the like for a meeting with representatives of charitable organizations at Hillsborough Castle. Instead, she opts for a modern piece of jewelry that could not have been chosen better. Shimmering on her ears are the “Magic Alhambra” earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. While they cost a small fortune at around €11,100, they are to be understood as a sign of respect and recognition for Northern Ireland due to the four-leaf clover motif. Diplomacy in small details!