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Royal Ascot Jewels 2016: Day 4

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Royal Ascot 2016, Day 4 (Photo: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)

The fourth day of Royal Ascot 2016 brings us a Queen Mum brooch, a Jordanian princess, and — gasp — Fergie!

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Queen wore the Centenary Rose Brooch, which was her 100th birthday gift to her mother in 2000. The hand-painted brooch is made of rock crystal and set (appropriately) with one hundred diamonds.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were spotted in the parade ring (they had a horse running today), but I haven’t seen any decent photos of Camilla’s jewels. It looks to me like a pearl necklace was involved — no surprises there! ETA: Yep — the usual necklace and earring combo!

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

There were only three royal ladies in the carriage procession today. Princess Michael of Kent went Full Zsa-Zsa, with a pearl necklace and a pair of glittering pear-shaped stud earrings. (If those are real, they are magnificent.)

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Sitting beside Marie-Christine: Princess Sarvath of Jordan, enjoying her second consecutive day of Royal Ascot. She’s not in focus in the photo above, but you can see that she wore gold jewelry.

And now, for the grand York surprise — it’s Fergie! Sarah, Duchess of York attended Day 4 with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and their daughter, Princess Beatrice.

Sarah went low-key with her jewels, wearing fairly small gem-studded hoop earrings.

As for Princess Beatrice … well, you know.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

And one more! Princess Haya went for Posh Widow today, complete with silvery-gray pearls and back-to-front earrings.

Kate’s Week in Jewels (Plus Bonus Poll!)

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Kate’s Week in Jewels (Photos: Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
This week we’ve seen something that usually only happens during royal tours: seven full days of appearances by the Duchess of Cambridge! Here’s a recap of the jewels she wore, including several new pieces. Be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll below!

Photos: Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images 
Thursday, June 9
Kate hosted an anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace for SportsAid; the event also included a pre-dinner reception for a number of British athletes who will compete in this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil. With her Roland Mouret gown, Kate wore a new pair of diamond-encrusted gold hoop earrings by Cartier, plus her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Friday, June 10
The entire Windsor family gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the Queen’s 90th birthday (and Prince Philip’s 95th birthday). Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress with her diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, a new silver-toned necklace with a square, light-blue gemstone cluster pendant, and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images
Saturday, June 11
The Queen’s official birthday celebrations continued on Saturday with Trooping the Colour. Kate rode in the carriage procession and then appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony with William, George, and Charlotte. With her Alexander McQueen coat dress, she wore new earrings, the “Eugenia” style by Balenciaga (set with faux pearls and crystals), with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace and her usual trio of rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Arthur Edwards – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Sunday, June 12
The royals gathered at Buckingham Palace again for the Patrons’ Lunch on the Mall; Kate went on a walkabout with William and Harry and sat with the rest of the family to watch a special procession. She wore a Roksanda Ilincic dress with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace, the matching Mappin and Webb Empress Drop Earrings, and her usual rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Matt Dunham/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Monday, June 13
The knights and ladies of the Order of the Garter gathered for the annual luncheon and service at Windsor Castle. Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress, pairing it with her diamond Robinson Pelham wedding earrings (for the first time in public since the wedding!), the Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant, the diamond cluster and baguette bracelet, and her usual trio of rings.
Photos: Philip Toscano – WPA Pool/Getty Images 
Tuesday, June 14
On Tuesday morning, William and Kate visited the American Embassy in London to sign a book of condolence following the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando. Kate’s attire and jewelry for the occasion were subdued. She wore a Tory Burch dress and a Ralph Lauren jacket with her Kiki McDonough Lauren earrings (a pair in the shape of a heart, echoing the rainbow heart that has become a widely-shared symbol of support following the shooting) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): CLODAGH KILCOYNE/AFP/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Tuesday, June 14
William and Kate traveled to Northern Ireland on Tuesday afternoon to attend a garden party at Hillsborough Castle. Kate wore a Day Birger coat dress with a new pair of Kiki McDonough earrings (the Eden Diamond Flower Earrings with citrine drops), the Irish Guards Shamrock Brooch, and her usual trio of rings.
Photos: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Wednesday, June 15
Kate made her very first appearance at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, when William presented a trophy for the Duke of Cambridge Stakes. Kate wore a white lace Dolce and Gabbana dress with new pearl drop earrings (maker still unidentified) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.

Royal Ascot Jewels 2016: Ladies’ Day

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Royal Ascot 2016, Day 3 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

It’s Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot! Here are some of the jewels we saw on Day 3…

Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images

The Queen wore one of the most special brooches in the Windsor collection: the diamond and sapphire Albert Brooch. The piece was given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert on the day before their wedding. She wore it pinned to her wedding gown at the next day’s ceremony.

Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Princess Eugenie was the York in residence during the carriage procession. She wore two pairs of earrings: a gold stud with a pearl drop and a smaller star-shaped stud.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

She also wore a delicate bracelet and rings. Eugenie definitely prefers jewelry that is on the minimal side, but I would really love to see her try a few bigger pieces. I think she has the presence to pull it off.

Princess Beatrice was also in attendance, wearing … no jewelry! (But a hat that makes her look like she’s ready to pilot a gondola.)

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Speaking of slightly bigger pieces of jewelry, here’s a look at the slightly ’80s-esque earrings worn by the Countess of Wessex for Ladies’ Day. These feature one gold geometric element and a smaller, sparklier inset geometric element.
Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Sophie also wore a pair of bracelets, including her Tiffany T Collection bangle.

Princess Anne wore a gold brooch with an abstract pattern.

Princess Sarvath of Jordan rode in the carriage procession. I can’t wait to get a better look at her gold jewelry, especially her earrings.

Princess Michael of Kent wore pearls.

Also in the procession: the Duchess of Fife, who wore pearls, too.

And here’s Princess Haya of Jordan, Sheikha of Dubai, wearing gold jewelry and what appears to be an impressive ring on her left hand.

And one more aristocratic bonus: small drop earrings and a glittering right-hand ring.

Also in the carriage procession today: Princess Alexandra. Will update again if I get a decent picture of her!