Kate Middleton’s touching tribute to late mother-in-law Princess Diana on Remembrance Sunday

The Princess of Wales wore a very touching tribute to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana for a poignant royal gathering.

Catherine joined senior members of the royal family at the annual National Service of Remembrance ceremony in London on 8 November to honour the service and sacrifice of those who fought for their country. The royal watched alongside Queen Camilla from the balconies of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) building, looking sophisticated in a black tailored look with three poppies pinned alongside the HMS Glasgow brooch on the chest of her Catherine Walker coat.

The Princess of Wales’ hair was swept up in an elegant bun beneath a wide-brimmed hat by Jane Taylor, showcasing her gorgeous jewellery with a special connection to her late mother-in-law. Catherine wore the Collingwood Pearl Drop earrings, which belonged to Princess Diana, and feature a tear-drop-shaped pearl on a diamond stud.

Catherine’s favourite Princess Diana earrings

The jewels were reportedly gifted to Diana ahead of her royal wedding.

Catherine has worn the heirloom earrings, which were a gift from Collingwood Jewellers, on numerous occasions, including for her 40th birthday portraits. The royal once again wore Diana’s earrings at the Commonwealth Day celebrations at Westminster Abbey last year, where they were spotted to be missing a small silver diamond.

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Diana debuted the earrings in June 1981, a month before her wedding to Charles, and famously wore them for her wedding and with her iconic black “revenge dress” in June 1994. The last time Diana was seen wearing the jewels was in 1994.

Inside Catherine’s jewellery collection

Catherine’s jewellery collection includes another piece from her late mother-in-law: Diana’s engagement ring. Catherine was given the ring, which Charles gave to Diana, in 2010 when Prince William proposed, and she previously described the heirloom as “very special”.

“I’m honoured to wear it,” Catherine said. The 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire is surrounded by 14 brilliant round solitaire diamonds set in white gold.

“Her collection, which, as we know, is also laced with heirlooms, shows she has a keen interest in jewellery and likes to switch up her styles for public appearances, creating a different look each time,” HELLO!’s Fashion and Beauty News Editor Laura Sutcliffe says.

“The princess is also a fan of personal pieces, sporting various necklaces featuring her children’s names too.”