Princess Charlotte paid tribute to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth by wearing a meaningful piece of jewelry to the monarch’s state funeral on Monday.
The Princess of Wales donned a diamond brooch in the shape of a horseshoe, noted Lauren Kiehna, writer and editor of The Court Jeweller. Keihna pointed out that this was the first “significant” piece of jewelry that we’ve seen the 7-year-old princess wear.
Queen Elizabeth was an avid admirer of horses, with a passion for horse racing.
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On Sunday, Buckingham Palace released the order of service for the queen’s state funeral, revealing that the young royal and her brother, Prince George, 9, would participate in the procession for Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey.
Charlotte and George were set to walk behind their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, but instead walked alongside them.
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The Duke of Sussex stands next to King Charles III, Princess Anne and Prince William as they salute.
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Yeoman of the Guard at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Guests arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey
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Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton, parents of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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Coldstream Guards ahead of the state funeral Queen Elizabeth II on Sep. 19.
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Invited guests arriving at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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President Joe Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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President Joe Biden and Jill Biden in Westminster Abbey.
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A marching band performs ahead of the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrive at the state funeral.
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, and Hugh O'Leary arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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Former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and Tony Blair arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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Children view flower arrangements left outside Windsor Castle as they wait for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive on Sep. 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, will take place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III and Princess Anne, Princess Royal attend the state funeral for their mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrives at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Gentlemen at Arms, the Queen's bodyguard takes part in the state funeral service.
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Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern arrives.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Camilla, Queen Consort and Prince George of Wales are seen on The Mall ahead of the state funeral.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried into Westminster Abbey.
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The Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrive.
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King Charles III arrives with Princess Anne, Prince William, and Prince Harry for the funeral.
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Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Prince William and Prince Harry walked side-by-side at Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession to Westminster Abbey, alongside their cousin, Peter Phillips.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Peter Phillips, and Zara and Mike Tindall attend the state funeral service.
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The Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the funeral.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II carried by pallbearers at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey.
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The Prince of Wales follows the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre.
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The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall.
