The following day, Queen Camilla wore a brooch pinned to her jacket with a very special meaning.<\/p>\n
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Prince Andrew will stop using his Duke of York title (Credit: Victoria Jones\/Shutterstock)
\nQueen Camilla\u2019s \u2018subtle nod\u2019 following King Charles and Prince Andrew latest<\/p>\n
For some years, Prince Andrew has faced scrutiny over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>. The prince has been accused of sexual assault \u2013 allegations he has always vehemently denied.<\/p>\n Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to have sex with the prince in the early 2000s after being trafficked by Epstein.<\/p>\n Ms Giuffre\u2019s allegations against Prince Andrew have been hitting the headlines again in recent weeks due to her posthumous memoir<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tragically, Ms Giuffre took her own life in April. Her memoir has detailed her alleged meetings with the prince.<\/p>\n In wake of the spotlight being shone in Prince Andrew\u2019s face again, he issued a statement.<\/p>\n Prince Andrew\u2019s statement on his royal title<\/p>\n \u201cIn discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n The prince added: \u201cWith His Majesty\u2019s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.\u201d<\/p>\n In conclusion, Prince Andrew stated: \u201cAs I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere, following the release of Andrew\u2019s statement, Queen Camilla stepped out to attend Champions\u2019 Day at Ascot Racecourse.<\/p>\n There, she wore a sparkling reported \u00a330k brooch pinned to her pale blue ensemble. However, this was no ordinary accessory.<\/p>\n Jewellery expert Maxwell Stone shared the supposed meaning behind the brooch.<\/p>\n The brooch features a circle of diamonds surrounding a \u201cblue cabochon gemstone,\u201d (a moonstone).<\/p>\n \u201cThis gem has been cherished by royalty and jewellery enthusiasts for centuries, prized for its symbolic meanings of feminine energy, new beginnings, self-awareness, calmness, intuition, and safe travel,\u201d Maxwell Stone detailed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most notably, the stone is said to have the power to spur on reconciliation. Evidently, this could be a meaningful signal from Camilla.<\/p>\n The statement added: \u201cIntriguingly, moonstone is also believed to possess the power to reunite loved ones divided by conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n Could Queen Camilla be signalling her hope for \u201cnew beginnings,\u201d or a fresh start?<\/p>\n The symbolism is, of course, also fitting considering recent reports that King Charles and Prince Harry could be on the road to finding a resolution<\/a> to their widely publicised rift.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, royal observers are waiting to see if more drama surrounding Prince Andrew emerges.<\/p>\n![\"Queen](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_editorial_15548430al-2-1024x683.jpg\")
Queen Camilla visited Ascot racecourse over the weekend (Credit: Maureen McLean\/Shutterstock)
\nThe \u2018meaning\u2019 behind Queen Camilla\u2019s brooch<\/p>\n