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Kate Middleton Pays Subtle Tribute To Princess Diana At Charles' Coronation
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Princess Diana's jewelry collection was inherited by her two sons, Princes William and Harry, after her untimely death at the age of 36 in 1997.
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Kate wore a pair of the late royal's statement diamond and pearl earrings which were first worn publicly in the early 1990s.
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Diana's expansive jewelry collection has been worn by both Kate and Meghan Markle.
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Kate has worn the earrings before, which were first spotted being worn by Diana in 1990.
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The earrings were a favorite of Diana's and feature two stylized curves of diamonds with a pearl suspended from each.
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Diana used the earrings to accessorize many of her most famous outfits.
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Kate's wearing of her mother-in-law's earrings comes just days after the royal broke her usual public silence regarding the late princess.
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Kate described her engagement ring, which was given to Diana by King Charles on their engagement in 1981, as "very, very special" and "an honor to be able to carry on wearing it."
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Kate never got to meet Diana but speaks highly of her, saying "we miss her every day and that's what's important."
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Kate's coronation ceremony outfit was designed by Alexander McQueen, who also made her wedding dress.
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The royal's dress was made of ivory silk crepe and worn beneath her robes as a member of the Royal Victorian Order.
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The dress was embellished with silver bullion embroidery by the highly skilled Royal School of Needlework.
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Kate also wore the Order of the Garter and a stunning McQueen and Jess Collett silver headpiece in the shape of leaves.
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Kate's outfit was highly anticipated, and all eyes were on her as she made her entrance to the abbey.
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The headpiece was the perfect sparkling compromise between a headpiece and a full-on tiara.
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Kate's outfit was elegant and majestic, fitting for the occasion.
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Kate's wearing of the earrings and engagement ring show her respect for Diana and the royal family.
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Diana's jewelry collection is a beautiful reminder of her legacy and the impact she had on the world.
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Kate's tribute to Diana was subtle but meaningful, honoring her mother-in-law's memory in a touching way.