Pearl-and-Diamond Choker

For the Queen’s funeral, Kate wore a four-strand pearl choker with a diamond clasp, which she has worn on several previous occasions (including the 2021 funeral for her grandfather-in-law Prince Philip). The Queen is seen in it here at 1983 state dinner in Bangladesh.

Bahrain Pearl Earrings

These slim diamond-and-pearl drops are another piece of the Queen’s that Kate has worn often, including to the Queen’s funeral. She also has been seen in them at Balmoral, a Remembrance Day event and at the Platinum Jubilee.

Triple Strand of Pearls

A classic three-strand pearl necklace is part of the Queen’s iconography; it was by far her most-worn piece of jewelry. For a state reception in her honor Saturday,

Pearl and Diamond Earrings

The simple but statement-making two-drop earrings (a diamond stud and pearl pendant) were worn often by the Queen during her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977, marking 25 years on the throne. Kate has worn them frequently in her role as Duchess, and now princess

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See Kate Middleton Wearing Queen Elizabeth’s Jewelry

Kate Middleton has often honored the late Queen by wearing her jewelry to important state moments, diplomatic visits and now, to her funeral. See the many times the Princess of Wales has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by wearing jewels from her collection

By Alex Apatoff

Published on September 19, 2022 10:38AM EDT

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Pearl-and-Diamond Choker

For the Queen’s funeral, Kate wore a four-strand pearl choker with a diamond clasp, which she has worn on several previous occasions (including the 2021 funeral for her grandfather-in-law Prince Philip). The Queen is seen in it here at 1983 state dinner in Bangladesh.

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Bahrain Pearl Earrings

These slim diamond-and-pearl drops are another piece of the Queen’s that Kate has worn often, including to the Queen’s funeral. She also has been seen in them at Balmoral, a Remembrance Day event and at the Platinum Jubilee.

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Triple Strand of Pearls

A classic three-strand pearl necklace is part of the Queen’s iconography; it was by far her most-worn piece of jewelry. For a state reception in her honor Saturday, the new-named Princess of Wales donned a long set that had belonged to her grandmother-in-law.

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Pearl and Diamond Earrings

The simple but statement-making two-drop earrings (a diamond stud and pearl pendant) were worn often by the Queen during her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977, marking 25 years on the throne. Kate has worn them frequently in her role as Duchess, and now Princess, most recently sporting them to greet the troops ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

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Diamond and Pearl Pin

Another meaningful piece of the Queen’s that Kate chose to wear in her honor this week: a diamond-and-pearl leaf-shaped brooch that the Queen first wore in Korea in 1999, and which Kate has worn several times since