The Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe is always in demand, with royal fashion fans always keen to know where her latest dress is from - or her shoes, or her handbag… need we go on? But there's one crucial part of Kate's accessory collection that is particularly significant in her role as a royal lady – her stash of sparkling brooches, which are worn for particularly special occasions, or to pay homage to certain organisations or causes.
Of course, the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and many other senior royal women also own a number of beautiful pins, and women in the family have passed down countless pieces from throughout history – so they all have an incredible story behind them! Today, every designer from Gucci to new royal favourite Alessandra Rich are bringing out their own pin-on bling – not forgetting the classic Chanel brooch of course – so in fact, we could all take heed of Kate's penchant for pins. Scroll down to see all of her favourite brooches, and the special meaning behind them…