New photos of Kate Middleton have recently surfaced, shedding light on the immense wealth she may have inherited from Queen Elizabeth.
While the contents of the Queen’s will remain a closely guarded secret, these pictures offer a glimpse into the extent of Catherine’s potential inheritance.
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Unraveling the mystery surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s will is no easy task.
It is securely stored in a secret location in London, making it nearly impossible for the public to access.
This secrecy can be traced back to Prince Francis of Tech, who, in 1910, left a valuable item to his mistress.
Queen Mary, his sister, deemed it necessary to keep such matters private, prompting legal intervention.
Since then, wills of the royal family have been kept under lock and key, unlike other public documents in the UK.
Although the specifics of Queen Elizabeth’s bequests will forever remain a mystery, a recent discovery provides a clue about Catherine’s potential share.
Over the weekend, the royal family participated in various events to commemorate Remembrance Day.
At the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, Catherine wore an Amelia Wickstead dress she had previously worn during the mourning period for the late queen in 2022.
Notably, she accessorized with the monarch’s signature three-string pearl necklace, paying tribute to her grandmother-in-law.
For the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, Catherine once again showcased her talent for recycling outfits.
She donned a military-style coat by Catherine Walker, previously worn in 2019.
However, it was the pair of earrings she wore that truly caught our attention.
On anyone else, they might have appeared as rhinestones or cubic zirconia, but this is Catherine we’re talking about.
The eagle-eyed observers on Twitter deduced that these earrings once belonged to the late queen, even though they had not been seen in public for two decades.
Made of pearls nestled in a pavé-set diamond leaf setting, they exuded elegance and charm.
The question now arises: just how much jewelry did Queen Elizabeth leave to Catherine?
The Court Jewelry website highlights the existence of numerous precious pieces that have not been seen in years.
Examples include Queen Mary’s sapphire bandeau, Queen Mary’s love trophy collar, and Queen Alexandra’s Dagmar necklace, all of which have remained hidden since the advent of color television.
Ascertaining the full extent of the Windsor’s jewel collection is no easy task, given the controversies surrounding it.
From jewelry gifted by colonial nations to determining which pieces are part of the royal connection, complexities abound.
While some jewelry is held by the royal collection, others are privately owned.
Earlier this year, questions arose when over $153 million worth of jewelry, presented as official gifts, were not registered in the royal collection.
The palace declined to provide an explanation, further adding to the intrigue.
Returning to Catherine and the earrings, their significance is clear – the late queen held her granddaughter-in-law in high regard.
It is evident that Queen Elizabeth believed Catherine was excelling in her role as an HRH and saw her potential as a future queen.
Catherine is not the only one who has inherited exquisite jewelry.
Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie have also been seen wearing jewelry that may have belonged to their grandmother.
Princess Beatrice, in particular, borrowed the queen’s favorite French tiara and a Norman Hartnell dress for her wedding in 2020.
However, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has not been spotted wearing any pieces from the Windsor collection since the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
It is worth noting that Meghan received a pair of diamond and pearl earrings from the late queen during their joint trip to Merseyside in 2018.
Considering Meghan’s strained relationship with the royal family, it is unsurprising that she has not been seen wearing any significant pieces since then.
While it remains unclear whether this is due to the division between the royal collection and Queen Elizabeth’s personal collection, one thing is certain – Catherine is destined to be a queen or queen consort in the future.
In conclusion, the discovery of Catherine wearing the late queen’s earrings underscores the deep affection Queen Elizabeth had for her granddaughter-in-law.
The significance of these heirlooms cannot be overstated, representing the queen’s trust and admiration for Catherine’s role within the royal family.
As for Meghan Markle, her strained relationship with the late queen and the royal family at large likely contributed to her lack of access to such valuable jewelry.
In the end, it seems that the late queen’s discernment played a role in her decision to withhold certain treasures from Meghan.
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