Queen Camilla stepped out on Wednesday in a mostly monochrome look and an added statement brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels for the opening of a library at Christ Church Primary School to help mark the National Year of Reading in London.
The U.K.’s queen consort bundled up in a long-sleeve coat with a belted waist for added silhouette definition and a flowing skirt. Queen Camilla coordinated the coat with a pair of heeled suede boots and carried a small black leather bag.
The British royal family member accessorized with pearl earrings, but it was her Van Cleef & Arpels brooch that drew the most attention. Queen Camilla added her Lucky Animals dog brooch near the collar of her coat.
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Designed in 18-karat yellow gold with mother-of-pearl and onyx, the brooch is among several Van Cleef & Arpels pieces Queen Camilla has in her personal collection. Among other Van Cleef & Arpels brooches, the queen consort is also the owner of a ballerina brooch.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ playful Lucky Animals collection originally debuted in 2017 and has since grown with new additions of adorable critters. The design of the collection harkens back to Van Cleef & Arpels’ traditional menagerie, curated and designed with the playful creations of “la boutique” from the 1950s to today. The collection evokes the aesthetic innocence and whimsy of the French luxury jewelry company.
Queen Camilla, who regularly accessorizes with bracelets by Van Cleef & Arpels, has worn the dog brooch from the Lucky Animals collection in the past. In July 2025, the queen consort wore the brooch for a special visit to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Queen Camilla has a special connection to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home — the queen consort revealed in May via the British royal family’s official Instagram account that she’d adopted a puppy from the nonprofit group, sharing a photo of the dog named Moley.
