Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, embraced the tributes to late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, during two much publicized events held to mark Britain’s Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Day on November 9 and 10, 2024. The annual events pay tributes to the people who served in the Armed Forces as Kate opted for more understated yet the most meaningful tribute to Diana by her outfit and accessories.
A Subtle Tribute: Kate Middleton’s Festive Style in the Festival of Remembrance
Kate Middleton paid a sartorial tribute to Princess Diana by wearing Collingwood pearl earrings at the Festival of Remembrance, held at the Royal Albert Hall. Long beloved by the public, the late princess has been frequently observed in portraits wearing the earrings; their inclusion in Kate’s outfit was thus a clear tribute to the Princess of Wales.
Kate also wore historic sapphire and diamond engagement ring from Diana – a legacy testament that the late princess left behind and also reminding one, which will be timeless. It showed respect from Kate wearing pieces that defined the former princess who was incredibly influential in the royal family. On Remembrance Day, Kate also paid tribute by referencing one of Diana’s favorite designers.
For Armistice Day, a day to remember those who lost their lives within the Armed Forces, Kate’s tribute did not stop there. The Princess of Wales was dressed in a black coat dress from Catherine Walker & Co., which has become one of Princess Diana’s favorite designers. Highly associated with refined taste-often elegant-Princess Diana could never get enough of Catherine Walker’s creations, and it was even a fitting tribute for Kate to honor this designer too.
A velvet bow detailing-the telltale sign of Diana’s work-was even seen on Kate’s coat dress, which assimilated the likeness of two royal ladies into one. It made Kate not only pay homage to but also assure continuity in carrying forward Diana’s style.
A Final Touch: Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings
A pair of Bahrain pearl drop earrings completes the outfit for Kate: once belonging to late Queen Elizabeth II, they will anchor Kate between past and present on a day that, in its own right, honours both her late mother-in-law and the late queen. The earrings are beautiful and symbolic in the history of the royal family, and this icing is added to the day’s serious solemnity.
The Special Bonds Between Princess Diana and Catherine Walker
Catherine Walker is that fashion icon who designed the Remembrance Day coat Kate Middleton wore. As a matter of fact, she happened to be one of the favorites and close friends of Princess Diana. According to Cyrus Walker, Catherine Walker’s widower, Princess Diana and Catherine Walker collaborated closely to ensure the garments Diana would don were fashionable but proper for the royal engagements that she would go to.
“My wife and I spent a lot of time researching what she wore for official visits abroad. We even went ahead and visited countries ahead of her to make sure we got it right. We wanted our designs to bridge her ambassadorial role for her own country and yet honor every destination,” Cyrus Walker told People. This close bond and collaboration between Diana and Catherine Walker meant that the creations of the designer became part of the legacies of the late princess.
Kate’s thoughtful tribute: A link between generations
Kate Middleton’s thoughtful style at the events reveals deep respect for Princess Diana and her position in the royal family. The pieces she put on that belonged to Diana helped to acknowledge the late mother-in-law, but besides that, they show how strong the influence of Princess Diana is on the traditions and values followed by the royal family today.
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