King Charles and his queen consort hosted their first state visit as reigning monarchs for President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa.
that belonged to Queen Elizabeth. It was a choice that seemed to strike a deft balance between regal display and heartfelt tribute to her late mother-in-law. The necklace was among Queen Elizabeth's most treasured jewels, having been a wedding gift she received from her father, King George VI, in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth in her George VI sapphire demi-parure and matching tiara at a Buckingham Palace state banquet in 2016.In 1963, Queen Elizabeth added to the set by commissioning a tiara and bracelet —the former was made from an antique sapphire and diamond necklace that belonged to Princess Louise of Belgium. The late queen had worn the parure for two consecutive state banquets, for President Xi Jinping of China in 2015 and for President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia in 2016.
. It would also mark the last time Queen Elizabeth was photographed wearing a tiara, rendering Queen Camilla's choice all the more poignant.
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