King Charles & Queen Camilla Step Out for Latest Outing (& I Noticed a Hidden Meaning In the Monarch's Outfit)
Members of the British royal family love wearing jewelry that holds a special meaning. That's why King Charles's latest accessory caught my attention.
Today, the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, stepped out for an official visit to Northern Ireland, where they visited a gallery, participated in a whiskey tasting and met well-wishers.
Ben Birchall/I immediately noticed that King Charles was given a daffodil pin when he arrived. The boutonnière made me do a double take because daffodils are the national flower of Wales. They have been used to symbolize the country since the 19th-century because they bloom in early March, which coincides with St. David's Day.
But this blossom holds even more significance. While I can't say for certain why it was chosen for the outing—especially since King Charles was in Northern Ireland, not Wales—there's a good chance it carries a deeper meaning. Daffodils symbolize rebirth and new beginnings, and they're also a powerful emblem of cancer support, making them a particularly poignant choice for the monarch.
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Last year, Buckingham Palace released a statement announcing that King Charles was undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer. The statement read, 'During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.' Not to mention that the king's daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, is also in remission from her own cancer treatment.
I love this subtle symbolism.
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