Since becoming a member of the Royal Family in 2011, the Princess of Wales has been trusted with some of the Windsors’ most valuable jewellery.
Here are some of the occasions when Kate has worn some of the Family’s most historic and recognisable jewels.
Princess Diana’s engagement ring
Prince William proposed to Kate in 2010 with his mother’s 14-solitaire diamond and 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire engagement ring, set in 18-karat gold. The ring was selected from the official royal jeweller, Garrard, by Prince Charles and Diana following their engagement in 1981.
Nizam of Hyderabad necklace
While the duchess is not known for wearing extravagant and over-the-top pieces, she did step out in an opulent diamond necklace—a wedding present gifted to the Queen by the Nizam of Hyderabad—when attending an event at the National Portrait Gallery.
Gold charm bracelet
Kate is often seen wearing a charm bracelet gifted to her by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall when she wed Prince William, a gold piece complete with a “C” for each of their names alongside a coronet and a crown.
Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara
In 2015, the duchess had the honour of wearing the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, the very same Princess Diana sported frequently. Diamond-encrusted and complete with a number of large pearls, the Garrard tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary and remains in Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch
In celebration of their third wedding anniversary, Prince William gifted Kate the Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch complete with sapphire detailing—a timepiece similar to Princess Diana’s and his own.
Maple-leaf brooch
The maple-leaf brooch Kate wore on her tour of North America in 2011 was a gift from King George VI to the Queen Mother in 1939 and has been worn by the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Pearl and diamond drop earrings
The earrings were reportedly a wedding gift from Collingwood jewellers to Kate’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. According to Hello! Princess Diana debuted the earrings a month before she tied the knot with Prince Charles in 1981.
Kate wore the pearl and diamond drop jewels for the first time in 2017 and was spotted wearing them in October 2018 to a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace.
The duchess donned the earrings for a third time to attend the Queen’s annual garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2019. For this outing, the duchess paired the earrings with a pink Alexander McQueen coat dress and matching hat.
Emerald and diamond choker
In attendance at the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston, Princess Kate stepped out in a bright green gown by Solace London, paired with an emerald-and-diamond choker once owned by Princess Diana. The choker itself was first owned by Queen Mary in 1911 but was later presented to Diana as a wedding gift following her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981.
