Kate Middleton honours Princess Diana at King Charles’s coronation

The Princess of Wales made notable jewellery choices for the historic occasion—while matching with her daughter Princess Charlotte

Kate Middleton made nothing less than a grand entrance to King Charles’s Coronation on May 6. The historic event, which took place at Westminster Abbey in London, saw the Princess of Wales arriving in regal blue and red satin robes, under which she wore a stunning Alexander McQueen ivory silk gown with floral embroidery. But what stood out the most were the British royal’s jewels.

Middleton paid tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by wearing the latter’s pearl and diamond earrings. Princess Diana, who was famously a fan of pearls, wore the glittering jewels to several formal occasions throughout the ‘90s. Most notably, she donned the earrings on her last official trip with her former husband, then known as Prince Charles, in South Korea in 1992.

SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 03: Prince Charles And Princess Diana On Their Last Official Trip Together - A Visit To The Republic Of Korea (south Korea).they Are Attending A Presidential Banquet At The Blue House In Seoul (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

Above King Charles III, then Prince Charles, and Princess Diana at a presidential banquet in South Korea in 1992, marking their last official trip together. (Photo: Getty Images)

SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 03: Princess Diana attending a banquet in Korea (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

Above Princess Diana wore a pair of pearl and diamond earrings to the banquet in South Korea in 1992. (Photo: Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 6: Catherine, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Gett

Above Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, wearing Princess Diana's pearl and diamond earrings to King Charles's coronation (Photo: Getty Images)

Middleton has also worn the earrings prior to King Charles’s coronation today. The princess opted for Diana’s beloved jewels when attending the Bafta Awards in 2019. The earrings matched splendidly with Middleton’s white Alexander McQueen gown, which she also recently rewore to the Bafta Awards in 2023.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Above Middleton previously wore Princess Diana's pearl and diamond earrings to the Bafta Awards in 2019. (Photo: Getty Images)

Middleton’s coronation outfit also offered another spectacular jewellery choice: her tiara. The headpiece, designed in collaboration between London milliner Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen, was essentially a crystal-studded flower crown, featuring embroidered blooms and leaves.

What made it all the more special was that Middleton was matching with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who wore a similar headpiece. The eight-year-old’s headband, also created by Collett, was adorned with silver leaves. It was the perfect finishing touch to the young princess’s ensemble, which, like her mother’s outfit, comprised of a white Alexander McQueen dress and an embroidered cape.

It was certainly a mother-daughter fashion moment for royal fans to remember. Take a closer look below.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Prince Louis arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II

Above Prince William and Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, arriving to the coronation of King Charles III (Photo: Getty Images)

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Coronation of King Charles III, May 6th 2023.

King Charles III and Camila the Queen Consort, members of the Royal family and VVIPâs arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation service. 

Pictures by Dan Charity 
06-05-23

Above A closer look at Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton's coronation outfit and jewellery (Photo: Getty Images)

Dignitaries and members of the Royal family arrive at Westminster Abbey to attend the King's Coronation on 6th May 2023 in London, UK.

Above Middleton with her children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis (Photo: Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September

Above Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the coronation of King Charles III (Photo: Getty Images)

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