The late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a somber occasion, but it also provided an opportunity for Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, to pay tribute to the monarch in a touching way.<\/p>\n

While adhering to the traditional all-black attire, Kate added a personal touch by wearing a necklace and earrings that belonged to her late grandmother-in-law, Princess Diana.<\/p>\n

According to a spokesperson for the Sussexes, the drop earrings were a gift from the late Queen herself.<\/p>\n

Royal watchers identified them as 1095 Akoya pearl and diamond earrings in white gold from Birks.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, it was revealed that Meghan Markle had also worn pearl and diamond studs during her first solo outing with the Queen, which were a gift from Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

However, it was noted that these earrings were not the famous Queen Mary’s button earrings.<\/p>\n

Queen Mary never wore earrings this small, and Queen Elizabeth continued to wear them until her passing.<\/p>\n

It is worth mentioning that all items belonging to Queen Mary are now part of the royal collection, and Meghan does not possess any of the royal jewels.<\/p>\n

Some eagle-eyed observers of royal jewelry noticed the resemblance between the earrings worn by Meghan and the replicas of Queen Mary’s button earrings.<\/p>\n

However, it was clarified that Meghan did not receive any real items from past generations of the royal family.<\/p>\n

The palace wanted to avoid any potential controversies or attempts by Meghan to merge her own jewelry with Queen Elizabeth’s.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Kate wore a stunning four-row Japanese pearl choker, accompanied by Bahrain pearl drop earrings, and a wide-brimmed black hat.<\/p>\n

The choker features four rows of pearls with a central diamond clasp in a curved shape, adorned with rows of diamonds on each side.<\/p>\n

This particular necklace has a significant history, as it was loaned to Kate by Queen Elizabeth for the first time in 2017.<\/p>\n

It was also famously loaned to Princess Diana during a state visit in 1982.<\/p>\n

The Bahrain pearl drop earrings, which are part of Queen Elizabeth II’s royal collection, added an elegant touch to Kate’s ensemble.<\/p>\n

They feature round diamond studs with baguette-cut diamonds, typical of the late 1940s, and pearls at the drop.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, this is not the first time Kate has worn this combination of jewelry.<\/p>\n

She previously wore the necklace and earrings together for Prince Philip’s funeral last year, as well as to celebrate the Queen’s 70th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n

It is evident that Kate associates these pieces of jewelry with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and the love they shared.<\/p>\n

Throughout the mourning period, she has used accessories to honor her grandmother-in-law.<\/p>\n

During her visit to Sandringham with Prince William, Kate wore a pair of pearl earrings previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II, along with a simple cross necklace.<\/p>\n

Pearls have been a recurring choice for Kate, symbolizing mourning, as she wore a pearl necklace while viewing the late monarch’s casket and donned the Queen’s own pearl and diamond brooch for the coffin procession.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Kate Middleton’s choice of jewelry at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a poignant tribute to the late monarch.<\/p>\n

By wearing pieces that held sentimental value and historical significance, she honored the Queen’s legacy and her own connection to the royal family.<\/p>\n

Through her thoughtful selection of accessories, Kate demonstrated her respect and admiration for Queen Elizabeth II, ensuring her memory lives on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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