Princess Kate - Remembering Diana at Christmas
Princess Kate (41) was once again the fashionable eye-catcher during the British royal family's walk to the Christmas service. While the royal couple traditionally wore muted tones, she presented herself in bright blue. Her festive look also included a small tribute to her famous mother-in-law: she wore earrings that once belonged to Princess Diana (1961-1997).
Kate got the earrings for her engagement
For the Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Kate chose a blue coat by Alexander McQueen and bespoke "Glen 85" boots by Gianvito Rossi. She paired them with Diana's double drop sapphire earrings.
Before her accidental death, the first wife of King Charles III (75) had written a letter about what should happen to her jewelry collection in the future: "I would like you to allocate all my jewelry to my sons' share so that their wives can have or use it in due course. I will leave the exact distribution of the jewelry to your discretion." And so it was kept in the royal family. William (41) and Harry (39) both received many of the precious pieces.
Along with a sapphire engagement ring, which is estimated to be worth around 300,000 pounds (around 346,000 euros), Prince William also gave his Kate the earrings after proposing to her in 2010. Princess Diana originally received the double drop pair along with other jewels as a wedding gift from Fahd of Saudi Arabia (1921-2005). She wore the complete set when she attended a state reception in Brisbane in 1983. Two years later, she wore the jewelry again to celebrate the birth of Prince Harry.
Kate also loves the earring set. The earrings are one of her most worn pairs. The Princess of Wales is also a big fan of Alexander McQueen and wore the same coat in green during a trip to Boston.
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- During her visit to Sandringham for Christmas, Princess Kate paid homage to her mother-in-law by wearing Princess Diana's sapphire earrings, a gift from Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
- As per Princess Diana's wishes, her jewelry collection was distributed among her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to be used by their wives.
- Prince William, following tradition, presented Diana's double drop sapphire earrings to Duchess Kate as an engagement gift, making them a cherished part of her collection.
- At the Christmas Day service, Princess Kate complemented her Alexander McQueen blue coat and boots with Diana's sapphire earrings, echoing the style of her late mother-in-law.
- Duchess Kate's love for Princess Diana's jewelry collection is evident, as she often wears the sapphire earrings, a favorite among both women.
- In another instance, Princess Diana, a fan of Alexander McQueen, wore a green coat by the designer during a trip to Boston, showcasing a shared fashion appreciation between the two royal women.
Source: www.stern.de
