The 11 Most Stunning Brooches in the Royal Vaults

The three brooches of differing sizes were created in 1858 from brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds and worn as a suite — as seen on Queen Mary at her coronation. The queen inherited them in the year she acceded to the throne, but she wears them separately. Their versatility lends them to a variety of events including the christening of Prince Charles, the funeral of the Duke of Windsor, state visits, and Remembrance Sunday services.