The Princess of Wales continues to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II with her sartorial choices and accessories. Committed to keeping the late monarch’s memory alive, she’s debuted a few sparkling pieces from her precious and priceless heirlooms.
Here are 14 Times Kate Middleton Wore Queen Elizabeth’s Jewelry:
1. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Earrings
Deriving their name from the celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee celebration in June 1977 — these oval pearl drop and diamond stud earrings have appeared on the princess around seven times. Kate first stepped out in the small studs for a trip to Canada in September 2016 and has reworn them a number of times over the years including for a solo trip to the Netherlands and Easter church services in April 2017. The simple but elegant stud earrings have also been worn by Duchess Sophie Wessex.
2. Diamond Frame Orbital Teardrop Earrings
A stunning pair of dazzling drop earrings — Kate has kept these sparklers in her royal rotation for significant occasions and celebrations. A cluster stud in the shape of flower with hanging diamond pendants — these earrings are the perfect show piece for weddings and royal receptions.
3. Maple Leaf Brooch
A woodland accessory is a favorite of the princess who often dons leaf earrings and acorn necklaces for royal duty, so it’s no surprise she has opted to wear the late Queen’s leaf brooch for engagements in Canada. The glittery bejeweled brooch is made in the shape of Canada’s maple leaf; the platinum piece was a gift to the queen from the Queen Mother who also donned the pin for special visits to the Great White North. Princess Kate wore the brooch for tours of Canada in 2011 and 2016.
4. Emerald Tassel Earrings
Consisting of three ropes of white diamonds with dangling emerald stones, Kate first debuted these incredible earrings for a reception in Jamaica in March 2022. Queen Elizabeth was gifted the glamorous green earrings and first wore them in 1989. The emerald set also includes a necklace, bracelet and ring (the princess wore the matching bracelet for the reception). The knotted earrings with emerald ends were worn by the late monarch for many important occasions including special summits and dinners.
5. Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings
A frequent rewear for the Princess of Wales, these sparklers were a wedding gift to the Queen who received them from the ruler of Bahrain. Part of the royal collection, Kate has been spotted in these sentimental pearl drops on 11 occasions (four times for Remembrance Day events). Preferring to wear the earrings with solid colors and no print — Kate often pairs the diamond drops with pale yellow frocks (Trooping the Colour 2019 and Service of Thanksgiving 2022) and black coatdresses.
6. Sapphire and Diamond Loop Stud Earrings
Gifted a matched set of sapphires by Sheikh Rashid of Dubai in 1979, the Queen’s original parure of looped gems included a large necklace, earrings and a ring. Later, the monarch decided to shorten the necklace and use the material to create a new set of sapphire studs. The princess stepped out in these glittery cerulean earrings in Scotland where she matched the stunning studs with her tartan trench from Holland & Cooper.
7. Duchess of Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch
For a new joint portrait with Prince William released in June 2022, Kate stunned in a metallic silk-blend Vampire’s Wife dress with ruffled sleeves. In the painted portrait by Jamie Coreth, Kate was rendered wearing a new brooch loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth. The pearl pendant brooch was one of the queen’s most frequent wears and has 100 years of royal history. Stunning in its simplicity and exuding elegance, the brooch features a large pearl encircled by a cluster of small diamonds with a single hanging pearl pendant.
8. Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings
The princess wore these breathtaking art deco earrings for the first time at the Jordanian royal wedding in early June 2023. The Cartier crafted statement earrings were a gift to Elizabeth as a wedding present in November 1947. Designed with stunning stones in all shapes and sizes, the queen often paired the unique earrings with tiaras and other royal jewels; she frequently wore them for state visits, galas and special dinners.
9. Ruby & Diamond Floral Bandeau Necklace
A wedding gift to the queen from her parents, the princess stepped out in this red ruby necklace for a Spanish state dinner in July 2017. The V-shape necklace is detailed with diamond flowers, small floral pieces and red ruby stones. Kate wore the necklace with a pale pink lace ballgown from Marchesa and the Lover’s Knot Tiara for the formal dinner.
10. Nizam of Hyderbad Necklace
A significant and special piece of jewelry for the queen, this stunning statement necklace was a gift to Her Majesty by the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947 (one of the richest men in the world at the time). The abstract floral necklace was created by Cartier and appeared on Elizabeth in many official portraits and photographs prior to her ascension to the throne. With 38 diamonds plus 13 additional emerald cut diamonds and a pear-shaped drop center stone, the necklace is believed to be worth around 80 million dollars and rarely leaves the royal vault. The princess was spotted in the exquisite accessory in November 2014 at the National Portrait gallery and later wore the piece for a Diplomatic Corp Reception in 2019.
11. Three-Strand Pearl Necklace
Kate stepped out over the weekend in the Queen’s three-strand pearl necklace for the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall. The palace previously confirmed Kate also wore the late monarch’s pearls for a Governors-General Luncheon shortly after the queen’s passing in September 2022.
12. Four Row Pearl Choker
The late queen was gifted pearls from the Japanese government which were used to construct this choker necklace; Garrard fashioned the necklace with four strands of pearls and a diamond clasp. The sovereign loaned the piece to Princess Diana for a visit to the Netherlands in 1982 and wore it herself for banquets and palace parties. Previously Kate has worn the pearl collar necklace to celebrate the wedding anniversary of the queen and Prince Philip in 2017 as well as for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral and a visit to Scotland in 2023.
13. George VI Festoon Necklace
In May 2023 the princess made a sophisticated style statement in her coronation garb–she wore a custom ivory McQueen dress with this three-strand diamond necklace from Queen Elizabeth’s collection. The piece was designed using 105 loose collets from the Crown heirlooms and first commissioned in 1950 by King George VI for his eldest daughter and heir, Princess Elizabeth. Kate paired the stunning statement necklace with a leaf embroidered headpiece designed by Jess Collett and the fashion house of Alexander McQueen.
14. Diamond and Pearl Leaf Earrings
In 2003 the queen was spotted in these pearl earrings for a visit to Nigeria. Kate has previously worn the coordinating leaf brooch but debuted the pearl cluster earrings for the first time over the weekend at the National Service of Remembrance. The 41-year-old wore the pearl earrings for the somber ceremony where she appeared on the Foreign Office central balcony alongside Queen Camilla. Kate’s earrings are believed to have originated from the same suite as the diamond and pearl leaf brooch worn by the Queen in South Korea in April 1999 (pictured).
