KATE MIDDLETON JUST PAIRED HEIRLOOM WITH HIGH-STREET JEWELS AT THE FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE

Kate Middleton attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening.

As usual, the Princess of Wales carefully selected her attire to reflect the gravity and solemnity of the occasion. She paired an elegant black coat dress by Alexander McQueen with pearl jewellery—the pearls, long associated with mourning and remembrance, were an elegant finishing touch for her ensemble.

I also think it’s interesting that she mixed heirloom (the Collingwood earrings, inherited from Princess Diana) with high-street (the Monica Vinader necklace, available widely!)

This is the Princess’s 10th appearance at the Festival of Remembrance, she’s attended annually since 2015. (The festival didn’t take place in 2020 due to the pandemic.)

As in previous years, Kate attended alongside her husband, the Prince of Wales. They both joined other senior royals.

King Charles attended alone, as Queen Camilla stayed home due to a seasonal chest infection. Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen would be marking the occasion privately, choosing to keep away to “protect others from potential risk.”

Hosted by Adrian Lester, the 2024 Festival of Remembrance honoured the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the Armed Forces. The event blended performance, tribute, and reflection to highlight the service and dedication of both veterans and active-duty members.

This year’s festival carried special significance, marking the 80th anniversary of key World War II events in 1944. Anniversary tributes recognised those who served on D-Day, in the Normandy campaign, and in battles such as Monte Cassino, Kohima, and Imphal, with veterans from these campaigns invited to the Royal Albert Hall. The festival also observed a more recent milestone—ten years since UK forces concluded combat operations in Afghanistan.