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Queen Camilla Revives Serpent Necklace for A King’s Trust Celebration

Queen Camilla revived one of her rarely seen necklaces for A King’s Trust Celebration in London on Monday night alongside King Charles III. King Charles III and Queen Camilla Getty Images The United Kingdom’s queen consort wore her diamond serpent necklace, a piece that’s been part of Queen Camilla’s personal collection for several years but rarely makes the rounds for public events and engagements. The necklace is completely encrusted with diamonds and features ruby-set eyes for a subtle pop of color. The piece is a family heirloom, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, according to a November 2025 report from InStyle. King Charles III and Queen Camilla Getty Images Serpents have been a symbolic motif embraced by members of the British royal family on rare occasions. Queen Victoria wore a snake-shaped engagement ring cast in gold with an emerald, while Queen Alexandra was the owner of a gold serpent bracelet. As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin. As such, the necklace serves as a symbolic piece for Queen Camilla — one of renewal and movement into the future. King Charles III and Queen Camilla Getty Images Along with the statement necklace, Queen Camilla wore a

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