Kate Middleton Just Wore the Pearl Necklace That Queen Elizabeth Used to Wear ‘Every Day’

Kate Middleton has been left convinced Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was keeping a close eye on the Royal Family following her death on 8 September. The Prince and Princess of Wales met with the unsung heroes who helped organise and the late monarch's funeral in Windsor to thank them for their "seamless and extraordinary" operation.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) visit the Windsor Guildhall to thank volunteers and operational staff involved in her Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Thursday (September 22) in Windsor, UK.

A bittersweet goodbye. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back home in California with their children following Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Us Weekly can confirm.

For the past two weeks, the country has been united in grief after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – never more clear to see than at the sombre occasion of Her Majesty’s funeral. The poignancy of seeing the royal family come together in their mourning has been deeply moving for fans, particularly in the case of William and Kate, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.The foursome have been plagued by drama over recent years, following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as working royals – a decision that’s been littered with bombshell interviews, including that infamous 2021 Oprah tell-all, in which Meghan alleged that Kate made her cry in the run-up to her wedding.But the Queen’s death has reunited the family, and a royal insider tells heat that Kate and Meghan, in particular, have put the drama behind them for the sake of the late Queen, their father-in-law, the new King, and their husbands.“Kate and Meghan are being cordial towards each other,” we’re told.

A final tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s household staff lined up outside Buckingham Palace to watch her funeral procession pass the residence on Monday, September 19.

Claire Foy and Matt Smith are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. In the days since her death on Sept. 8, both of the actors, who starred on Netflix's as Queen Elizabeth and her late husband, Prince Philip, respectively, have spoken out about the late monarch in interviews. «I think that she was an incredible monarch,» Foy told  BBCat the Toronto Film Festival.

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) stands alongside some royal family members outside of Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, join their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) for a procession of the Queen inside Westminster Abbey on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Paying their respects. Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate are mourning Queen Elizabeth II.

state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.

Prince Harry and Prince William are once again standing side-by-side to honor their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her funeral.On Monday, the brothers walked behind their grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her state funeral service. Harry wore his morning suit and military medals, while William was in his uniform.  Also in attendance was Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, and William's wife, Kate Middleton, who brought along their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The 38-year-old Duke of Sussex and the 40-year-old Prince of Wales will walk in formation behind their father, King Charles III, for the processional of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey, where her state funeral took place on Monday, to Wellington Arch in London. They are to be joined by William's eldest children who are also participating in the procession to Wellington Arch. From there, the queen's coffin will travel via the State Hearse in procession to St.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank were among the royal family members in London at Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle) arrive at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Prince Harry and Prince William are once again standing side-by-side to honor their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her funeral.On Monday, the brothers processed behind their grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her state funeral service. Harry wore his mourning suit and military medals, while William was in his uniform.  Also in attendance was Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, and William's wife, Kate Middleton, who brought along their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The 38-year-old Duke of Sussex and the 40-year-old Prince of Wales will be walking in formation behind their father, King Charles III, for the processional of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey, where her state funeral took place on Monday, to Wellington Arch in London. They are to be joined by William's eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who are also participating in the procession to Wellington Arch. From there, the queen's coffin will travel via the State Hearse in procession to St.

Kate Middleton brought a piece of Queen Elizabeth II with her when she attended a lunch reception Saturday afternoon at Buckingham Palace.A royal source tells ET that the Princess of Wales wore Her Majesty's pearl necklace and bracelet in a poignant tribute to the late queen. Kate paid homage to the queen by wearing her three-strand pearl necklace that she wore daily, as well as a pair of pearl and diamond earrings of the queen’s along with a pearl bracelet.The lunch — also attended by King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort and Prince William — was held for governors-general of the Commonwealth nations, who arrived ahead of the queen's State Funeral slated for Monday. President Joe Biden, France President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are all expected to attend.Middleton's no stranger to wearing jewelry with huge value, sentimental or otherwise.

Kate Middleton is paying homage to the late Queen Elizabeth with her fashion choices.

The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drama continued into the weekend as it wasn’t clear if the Sussexes would be attending a pre-funeral reception at Buckingham Palace on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who settled in California after stepping down as senior royals in 2020 – reportedly initially received an invitation to the Sunday evening reception, but conflicting reports said they were and weren’t expected to attend.  According to the Telegraph, they have now been uninvited because palace officials insisted that the reception hosted by King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, is only for working royals, which Harry and Meghan are not. Yahoo New UK reported, however, that despite the reception originally only being for working members of the royal family, an exception was made and the Sussexes are expected to attend.  Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave Westminster Hall, London after the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was brought to the hall to lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday on September 14, 2022 in London, England.  (Photo Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)) The "King and Queen Consort, accompanied by members of the royal family" plan to welcome hundreds of world leaders and royals from other countries, the palace said on Friday.

, Kate Middleton, staring out from the car—dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask, given it was held at the heights of the pandemic when funeral numbers were limited to 30 mourners—and sheathed in pearls was one of the most famous photographs to be taken at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 (discounting that picture of the lonesome Queen at the end of a pew in Windsor Castle).The four strand pearl choker—first lent to Kate for the queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017—was a nod to her grandmother-in-law, but also Prince Philip and his marriage and service to the queen. Pearls, too, were a significant choice: they are often considered the royal choice for ‘mourning jewelry’—in a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s era.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex hold hands as they leave the Palace of Westminster as the First Watch begins their duty during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday (September 14) in London, England.

The Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) join the rest of the royal family inside the Palace of Westminster as the First Watch begins their duty during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday (September 14) in London, England.