Kate Middleton Honors Princess Diana Through Her Choice of Jewelry For ANZAC Day Ceremony
The Princess of Wales is often seen wearing iconic heirloom pieces to convey quiet tributes to senior royals.
Kate Middleton stands out for her style, and every member of the royal family flaunts jewelry that has been passed down to them. The Princess of Wales has been praised for her thoughtful approach to fashion, with her choice of accessories often drawing massive admiration. Rather than simply accessorizing her overall outfit, she uses heirloom pieces to pay tributes to senior royals, such as Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II. This approach has now become a defining element of Kate’s public persona. Even recently, during her solo appearance for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations, she once again honored her late mother-in-law, as she stepped out in an elegant coat dress, with a piece of jewelry that drew attention.
For the ceremony, the Princess of Wales chose to wear a custom navy coat dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, perfectly complemented by its crisp white collar. She completed the outfit with a matching navy hat by Jane Taylor London, Gianvito Rossi’s signature pointed-toe pumps, a favorite within royal circles, and the DeMellier Nano Montreal bag in navy leather, something she’s often seen carrying. Above all, the Princess won massive appreciation for choosing to wear Diana's Saudi Sapphire Drop Earrings, as reported by Marie Claire.
This iconic pair was first worn by Diana in the mid-1980s. It showcases smooth cabochon sapphires, framed by diamonds, and connected by a single central stone. As reported by the Town and Country Magazine, the sapphires are thought to have been repurposed from the strap of her Saudi sapphire watch, adding a touch of personal history. This wasn't the first time that Kate wore the iconic earrings. She had previously sported them at the Trooping the Colour parade in June 2022 and several other occasions.
That's not it, this time, Kate also wore a rarely seen piece—the G. Collins & Sons tanzanite pendant necklace—which is believed to be a gift from her loving husband, Prince William. Meanwhile, on Saturday, as the Princess arrived at the venue, a woman in a New Zealand military uniform handed her a wreath, which the princess then laid at the national war memorial on Whitehall. The wreath carried a note signed 'Catherine and William,' and read, “In memory of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."
Kate also joined those gathered in singing the hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past, before uniformed servicemen and women marched along Whitehall. After the conclusion of the event, she made her way to Westminster Abbey, attending a service of commemoration and thanksgiving alongside veterans and other distinguished guests. It's worth noting that Anzac Day is observed every year on April 25, and is one of the most important national days of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, as it marks the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings of Australian and New Zealand troops during World War I.
