Recently, Princess Catherine attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was her first public appearance, where she looked radiant while balancing her family and royal duties. For the important event, Catherine wore a ring that belonged to Prince William's mother, which features a 12-carat sapphire surrounded by 14 individual diamonds in white gold. She also wore Princess Diana's precious Collingwood pearl earrings.
The earrings complemented the iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that captured the world's attention at Lady Diana Spencer's engagement to Prince Charles in 1981. Although Catherine wore the ring infrequently, its presence at the event felt particularly meaningful. The set was a stunning tribute to the late princess and resonated with those who remembered Diana's elegance and style. Fans were quick to notice the ring's return and celebrated on social media.
The following day, at Sunday's solemn service at the Cenotaph War Memorial, Catherine once again channeled Princess Diana's style. She wore a black ensemble from Katherine Walker & Co., a brand close to Diana. The late designer created many notable outfits for Diana, including the famous 'Elvis' dress she wore to the 1989 British Fashion Awards, which became an icon of Diana's bold yet graceful style.
Katherine Walker's designs accompanied Diana throughout her public life, marking a deep bond rooted in mutual trust and admiration. Following Diana's tragic death in 1997, Walker was faced with the daunting task of creating the dress for Diana's burial, describing it as the saddest task of her career. Since joining the royal family in 2011, Princess Catherine has continued Diana's legacy by regularly choosing Katherine Walker's designs for important occasions.
Her recent sartorial choices have elegantly honored Princess Diana, showing grace and respect while reminding everyone of Diana’s influential legacy in the royal family. During the evening at the Royal Albert Hall, members of the royal family gathered to pay their respects. Prince William supported Kate throughout the event, gently guiding her with a hand on her back. This show of unity highlighted their close relationship and their commitment to honoring those who have sacrificed for their country.