She loves her pearls.
Kate Middleton attended the annual Commonwealth Day service in London for the primary time in two years, marking the special day with a sentimental four-strand pearl choker handed down from Queen Elizabeth.
The Princess of Wales doubled up on the gemstone with pearl and diamond earrings as soon as owned by Princess Diana, which she additionally wears on repeat.
The Japanese authorities reportedly gifted the queen the luxe piece — made by Garrard, the primary official Crown Jeweller — in 1975 throughout her first go to to Japan, in line with The Royal Watcher.
Princess Diana additionally famously sported the necklace, which features a diamond clasp in a novel curved form, within the ’80s.
Middleton has worn the strands a number of occasions, together with at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022.
In December, she wore the identical earring and necklace mixture with a monochromatic burgundy coat costume outfit.
Joined by Prince William at at the moment’s occasion, Middleton reached for an additional significant piece in her royal wardrobe — her crimson bow-adorned Catherine Walker coat costume.
The princess final wore the placing look beneath a cape in the identical hue whereas welcoming South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Girl Kim Keon Hee to London for a state go to in 2023.
For the service on Thursday, she paired the quantity with a coordinating Gina Foster pillbox hat, suede bow-embellished Miu Miu bag and suede Gianvito Rossi heels.
Prince William, in the meantime, arrived on the annual ceremony in a navy go well with, white button-up, maroon tie and black oxfords.
Different royal friends included King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince Richard and Princess Anne.
Middleton was unable to attend the service final 12 months as she was nonetheless recovering from a deliberate stomach surgical procedure in January 2024.
After finishing most cancers remedy, the princess slowly started returning to her royal duties in the previous few months of 2024.
This January, Middleton introduced that she’s in remission from most cancers and has been getting again to her public appearances.
