Camilla, the Queen Consort, honored the late Queen Elizabeth II by wearing a symbolic brooch during a visit to the Royal Lancers, a cavalry regiment in the British army. The brooch, featuring a skull and crossbones design, holds particular significance as it represents the regiment’s emblem. The late Queen Elizabeth II was known to wear the same brooch on her visits to the regiment, having been appointed Colonel-in-Chief to the 16th/5th Lancers, the predecessor to the Royal Lancers, in 1947 at the age of 21. Camilla, who succeeded the Queen as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers in June 2023, carries on the tradition of wearing the emblematic brooch. During her visit, Camilla reminisced about her father’s service in the regiment in 1937, praising the regiment’s efficiency, skill, and character. Her speech acknowledged the upcoming deployments of the regiment, expressing confidence in their success and the enrichment of the regiment’s history. The symbolic tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II through the brooch serves as a meaningful gesture, connecting Camilla to her predecessor and honoring the regiment’s legacy.
Camilla Honors Late Queen Elizabeth II with Symbolic Brooch
