Princess Kate’s secret tribute to Queen Elizabeth revealed
The Princess of Wales stepped out in an elegant navy ensemble at Westminster Abbey, complete with a symbolic jewellery choice.
The Princess of Wales delivered a quietly powerful fashion moment on Commonwealth Day, stepping in a thoughtful” tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Catherine, 44, arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside the Prince of Wales to join the King, Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family for the annual service, which is one of the most important events in the royal calendar.
Commonwealth Day celebrates the unity and shared values of 56 nations. While the ceremony itself holds great significance, it was Catherine’s carefully chosen ensemble that captured royal fashion watchers’ attention.
For the occasion, the Princess wore an elegant navy coat dress by Catherine Walker, it featured a double-breasted button detailing, which flowed into a softly pleated skirt.
She paired the look with a dramatic Sean Barrett hat in a matching navy tone. Around her neck, the Princess layered a vintage-style Susan Caplan pearl necklaces, another subtle nod to the late monarch’s famously elegant jewellery choices.
Yet the most meaningful element of the outfit was her earrings. Her Royal Highness chose to wear the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings, a historic pair once worn by Queen Elizabeth II herself.
The elegant design features a large pearl suspended beneath a diamond stud, set with four smaller diamonds and three baguette-cut stones.
The earrings were originally gifted to the young Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1947, making them one of the most sentimental pieces within the royal jewellery collection.
Princess Catherine was snapped wearing the late Queen’s pearl earrings (Image: Getty)
According to reports, the pair are now believed to be worth around £20,000, further highlighting the significance of Catherine’s choice.
The Princess has worn the earrings on several poignant occasions in recent years, including Remembrance Sunday and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II back in 2022, making their appearance on Commonwealth Day particularly symbolic.
For the late monarch, the Commonwealth was not simply ceremonial – it was one of the defining priorities of her reign.
During her historic 70-year rule, Queen Elizabeth II undertook more than 200 visits to Commonwealth countries, travelling across the globe to strengthen ties between member states. In fact, around one third of all her overseas tourswere made to Commonwealth nations.
The Prince and Princess of Wales smiled as the marked Commonwealth Day (Image: Getty)
Over the decades she visited almost every Commonwealth country, often returning multiple times throughout her reign.
Her lifelong dedication helped shape the modern Commonwealth into the global network it is today – which is why the annual service at Westminster Abbey held such personal significance for her.
And in choosing to wear the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings once again, she delivered a thoughtful tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – honouring not only the late monarch’s style but also the enduring legacy she built through the Commonwealth.
