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Princess Anne Wears Elegant Navy Wrap Dress—But Her Large Sapphire Brooch Is the Real Head-Turner

Princess Anne reporting for royal duty—no surprise there. The younger sister of King Charles hardly ever takes a pause from her work obligations when it comes to the Crown. Today was no exception as she turned up at the Horse Guards Parade in London for the 2025 Household Division Musical Spectacular, a cherished occasion. Dressed to impress, Anne donned an extremely flattering wrap dress in a silky navy hue and subtle paisley print. But it was her stunner of a brooch that most caught our brooch that Anne wore is actually a replica of one Queen Camilla stepped out in earlier this spring. The Prince Albert brooch—which features a large oblong sapphire surrounded by 12 round diamonds—was a gift from Albert to his soon-to-be bride, Queen Victoria, on the night before their wedding in was a beloved piece for Victoria, who wore it often, but stopped following the death of her husband in 1861, according to the Court Jeweller. In Victoria's will, she designated the piece 'an heirloom of the Crown,' which meant that it is specifically intended for use by future queens and queen consorts—hence, Camilla's choice to wear the $10 million brooch in Italy this past to Anne: As the story goes, the brooch was so popular at the time that Prince Albert supposedly had copies made of the original for his daughters. The late Queen Elizabeth II is said to have given one of those replicas to her own daughter, Princess Anne. For her part, Anne typically reserves its use for more high-profile occasions, a nod to the significance of today's event. The blue sapphire is particularly striking against the navy hue of her wrap dress. (It doesn't hurt that the princess color coordinated her gloves and heels, too.) But truly, Anne's brooch game is strong and her royal collection is clearly vast. Still, it's easy to see why this particular piece is a favorite. There's a New Photo of Princess Anne, and I Noticed a Hidden Message in Her Jewelry Solve the daily Crossword