Queen Camilla debuted a significant addition to her collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery, a French luxury brand she often wears, featuring the maker’s signature clover motifs.
Her patronage of the jeweller dates back years, well before the brand achieved its current viral status among Generation Z.
What was once the Queen’s personal preference has since become a global phenomenon, with the brand’s pieces now coveted by younger generations and worn by numerous high-profile figures in entertainment and social media.
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets have become a viral sensation among people born between 1997 and 2012, marking a significant shift in the luxury jeweller’s customer base.
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Camilla has long been a supporter of Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets, seen worn on her wrist, which is a brand also beloved by younger generations
The Queen has recently enhanced her already substantial collection from the French maker with a significant new acquisition.
Her latest addition represents a £6,500 investment in the brand she has championed for years.
Camilla wore the “Lucky Animals Dog Clip in 18K Yellow Gold, Mother-of-pearl, and Onyx” from the luxury jewellery house.
The playful piece features a stylised depiction of a dog and comes from a collection of animal-themed brooches, which also include an owl, a lion, and a squirrel.
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A new addition to Camilla’s collection, a £6,500 brooch, was worn during her visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
The pricey brooch was appropriately debuted as the animal-loving royal visited the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on Monday.
Camilla was visiting to unveil a new Dog Garden at the sanctuary, a tranquil space originally created for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show by broadcaster and gardening expert Monty Don.
An avid animal lover, the Queen has rehomed three Jack Russell Terriers from Battersea, Beth in 2011, Bluebell in 2012, and, most recently, Moley earlier this year following Beth’s death in 2024.
The garden, designed in collaboration with the RHS and BBC Radio 2, has been gifted to the charity’s London centre, where it will provide a peaceful environment for rescue dogs.
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The animal loving royal has adopted three puppies from the sanctuary
As patron of Battersea since 2017, the Queen toured the specially designed space, which features grass areas, shade-providing trees and sensory elements aimed at reducing stress for the animals in the charity’s care.
Following her visit, the Queen shared a new image of herself alongside Moley.
Camilla could be seen beaming in the snap as her new puppy looked inquisitively at the camera, ears alert.
The image was captioned with: “It was a fantastic afternoon at @Battersea – we are so grateful for all that you do!”
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Camilla shared an image of herself and her latest rescue, Moley, after the visit
“Whilst Moley was keeping cool at home, he wishes he could have been reunited with some of his old friends,” it added sweetly.
Moley’s adoption was announced in May of this year, ahead of the Queen’s visit to the Dog Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said at the time: “Meet mischievous Moley, The Queen’s new much-loved canine companion who was recently adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home where Her Majesty is Patron.
