Queen Elizabeth posed with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle last summer, where she wore a gorgeous navy blouse and tartan skirt. The photograph was taken by Kate Middleton, and it shows several of the late Queen’s great-grandchildren and grandchildren.
In the photograph, the late Queen posed with Lady Louise Windsor, James, Earl of Wessex, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall, Lena Tindall, and Lucas Tindall.
Queen Elizabeth wore a navy blue blouse which she paired with a black cardigan to keep her warm.
She paired the blouse and cardigan with a beautiful tartan skirt, which was very appropriate seeing as the picture was taken in Scotland.
Her Late Majesty accessorised with her favourite pearl necklace and simple pearl earrings, which were statement jewels that the late monarch owned.
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Queen Elizabeth can also be seen wearing her diamond engagement ring from Prince Philip in the picture, which is poignant because he had only died the year before this photograph was taken.
The late Duke of Edinburgh contributed significantly to the design of Queen Elizabeth’s engagement ring, which is not surprising given his well-documented passion for style.
Queen Elizabeth’s engagement ring featured a three-carat solitaire and five lesser diamonds.
It was created in 1947 with the assistance of London jewellers Philip Antrobus Ltd.
Her Late Majesty holidayed at Balmoral Castle for most summers during her reign, and it was often described as her favourite royal property.
The Princess of Wales, who has photographed private moments amongst the Royal Family since Prince George was born, has just released this family image.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s children are not shown in this most recent photograph of the late Queen and her great-grandchildren since they live in California.
Queen Elizabeth would have celebrated her 97th birthday today, making the release of this picture all the more special.
