I also think she's a barbour and wellies girl but along with the POW has decided to keep things as they are knowing a pool of well recognised and less controversial pieces will be coming her way.
However I'd also say that again I think she'll play it very safe when the POW becomes King due to her still controversial status and the pieces she'd access associations with the Queen.
MarcA - I see your point and agree that The Duchess of Cornwall is being somewhat "boring" in her jewel selection.
But I have a couple of thought and wonder if any of the other members have any other takes on her predicament.
Firstly, I do not think that Camilla is not one to be "Grand". I think she is much more comfortable in a pair of wellies and tweed jacket the in pearls and diamonds.
I think she has taken the Queen's lead and treats her jewels as part of her 'uniform" wearing appropriate pieces for the events she attends.
Secondly, I think that she realizes her "place" in that she is the wife of the PofW and, as such, does not want to upstage either her husband or Her Majesty or, in the case of a State Banquet, Her Majesty's guests.
She (wisely) does not temp the press to make a story when none should exists. She would be mindful not to wear a new/different tiara at the State Opening of Parliament as this might undermine the importance of the event (remember Diana's new hair cut???) - lesson learned!
I think that Charles likes to see her in nice things and she makes an effort to dress for him when she can (such as the concert where she wore dear granny's necklace).
This is much in the same vein as Queen Mary wearing ankle length dresses even when they were out of fashion but she knew The King liked her in them.
Thirdly, I think she knows that her time will come and she will have access to a vast array of jewels. However, even after QEII's passing I think she will tread a thin and quiet line to be respectful of HM's memory and not look to be too eager to fill her shoes.
Here too, I think that she will follow the advice of Charles and perhaps the public relations people at The Palace. While they sometimes get it wrong, I think they are doing better at gauging the mood of the nation and letting The Duchess of Cornwall move slowly into the limelight.
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