Kate Middleton stole the spotlight today as she graced King Charles’ coronation with her radiant presence.
However, keen observers would have noticed that there was more to her jewelry choices than meets the eye.
For this special occasion, Kate adorned herself with a diamond necklace and pearl earrings, both of which held sentimental value.
The earrings, previously owned by the late Princess Diana, were gifted to her by manufacturer Collingwood before her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981.
These earrings, featuring a bell-cap set teardrop pearl hanging from a diamond-encrusted stud, were cherished favorites of Diana’s.
It is worth noting that these precious pieces never belonged to Meghan, leaving her without an opportunity to wear them.
Rumors had circulated that Meghan had criticized Kate’s attire for the coronation ceremony.
However, it seems that these claims were nothing more than the words of a jealous individual.
Royal enthusiasts speculate that Catherine may have subtly thrown shade at Meghan, considering recent revelations that she took precedence over her in certain matters, which reportedly annoyed Meghan.
It is fitting for a Duchess like Kate to make such choices.
Meghan, on the other hand, claimed that she was compelled to wear certain items during her time in the Navy but seemingly enjoyed wearing them regardless.
One can only imagine the frustration and anger brewing within Meghan right now.
Despite Meghan wearing some of his designs before joining the royal family in 2016, it is said that the late Princess Diana was given priority over Meghan due to her status as an existing customer.
Meghan’s choice of jewelry often failed to impress, indicating a lack of fashion sense.
Her pants were often poorly hemmed, and her formal dresses did not flatter her figure.
Take, for instance, the disastrous Endeavour dress she wore, which failed to look good even on the model.
Some speculate that Meghan considers herself a trendsetter compared to Kate, possibly due to her racial background, something she never emphasized until her relationship with Harry.
Meghan and Kate both share an affinity for the designer E.R.D.
and Morley Glue.
However, Kate, being higher in the pecking order of royal wives, had the advantage of first choice.
Meghan failed to acknowledge that Kate possesses more experience as a royal than she does.
Kate was William’s on-off girlfriend for a decade before they tied the knot.
Simply entering a new experience does not automatically grant one the knowledge of what to do.
Meghan wrongly believed that her skin tone entitled her to special treatment.
Additionally, fashion designers would naturally be more eager to dress the future queen consort rather than the wife of the fifth in line to the throne.
The exquisite jewelry pieces made numerous appearances during Princess Diana’s marriage, including a tour of the U.S. in 1985 and a gala dinner at the British Embassy, where they were paired with the iconic Revenge dress.
Kate debuted them at the BAFTAs in 2019, when she was still known as the Duchess of Cambridge.
Most recently, she wore them at Royal Ascot in June 2022.
Adding to the significance of her ensemble, Kate also wore the George VI festoon necklace around her neck.
This necklace was a gift from King George VI to his daughter, then Princess Elizabeth, before her marriage.
It consisted of 105 loose diamonds, which were kept in reserve at Gerrard for use by monarchs who wished to make alterations to their jewelry.
The necklace, suspended between two diamond triangles, was known to be the queen’s preferred choice when she didn’t wear a tiara.
She was often seen wearing it throughout her reign.
These meaningful jewelry choices served as a touching tribute to absent members of the royal family on this momentous day, perfectly complementing Kate’s regal attire.
However, the significance didn’t end there.
Prior to the arrival of Queen Camilla, questions arose about whether Kate would wear a tiara in the church.