The coat has a black velvet collar and black buttons. A black velvet rose on the hat ties the look together. The Queen wore her round Cambridge emerald brooch (without pendant) with this coat.
It was a glorious choice, as the vibrant seafoam green of the coat and hat stood out splendidly against the red backdrop of the ceramic poppies:
A peek at the dress worn underneath:
A closer look at the rose detail on the hat and the brooch:
The outfit was repeated on 2 April 2015, for the traditional Maundy Thursday service at Sheffield Cathedral, this time accessorised with her Mappin & Webb orchid spray brooch:
On 3 December 2015, the Queen repeated this look (paired once more with the round Cambridge emerald brooch, sans pendant) on a visit to St Columba's Church of Scotland in Knightsbridge to mark 60th years of its rededication (Daily Mail article here):
Another glimpse at the matching dress:
