Kate Middletonnever got to meetPrincess Diana, but she’s honoring her late mother-in-law through her jewelry.
Kate andPrince Williamheaded toDundee, Scotland, on Tuesday for a busy day that included opening the Victoria and Albert Museum, meeting locals on the seafront and speaking to Michelin factory workers about efforts to find new opportunities for employees following the factory’s planned closure.
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Kate, who celebrated her 37th birthday earlier this month, has worn the drop earrings on several occasions dating back to 2011, shortly after her royal wedding in April of the same year.
Kate Middleton in 2019.Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
Kate Middleton in 2011.George Pimentel/WireImage
While Diana wore the pieces both as double drop earrings and studs, Kate has customized the sapphire and diamond stunners to a modern single drop design.
The earrings were also a favorite of Diana’s – she wore them on numerous occasions over the years, including a 1986 visit to Japan (along with a matching headband!) as well as a 1995 trip to New York, paired that time with a statement pearl and sapphire choker.
Princess Diana in 1986.Tim Graham/Getty
Princess Diana in 1993.Tim Graham/Getty
Princess Diana in 1995.Anwar Hussein/Getty
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It’s clear that each ofDiana’s sons inherited one of their mother’s special rings– William received her engagement ring, while Harry held onto the aquamarine stunner – which now have a special place in their wives’ jewelry collections.
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source: people.com
