Kate Charms at First Solo Charity Event

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Kate Charms at First Solo Charity Event

In this handout photo provided by Clarence House, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, right, speaks to guests as she attends an event in support of the 'In Kind Direct' charity at Clarence House London Wednesday Oct. 26, 2011. The Duchess of Cambridge handled her first solo duties since her wedding to Prince William acting as a last minute stand in for father-in-law Prince Charles at a charity dinner in aid of 'In Kind Direct.' AP Photo

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./