Kate Middleton has been known to don Queen Elizabeth II's jewelry at various public events,
like her 2011 wedding to Prince William.
As a tribute, the Duchess of Cambridge even wore a piece of the Queen's jewelry at her
Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Curious to know what jewelry she wore?
The answer may surprise you.
As the world celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, the beloved monarch has
skipped some events due to her health.
After the Queen missed the service at St. Paul's Cathedral on June 3, some were concerned
about the 96-year-old's health.
But at the Guildhall reception following the St Paul's service, People noted that Kate
Middleton updated an attendee on Elizabeth's condition.
The Duchess of Cambridge explained the monarch was "fine," but went on to add that the Trooping
the Colour celebration was "very tiring" for the Queen.
Even though the Queen is full of pep at 96, her absence from some Platinum Jubilee events
makes people wonder about the monarchy's future.
Let's be honest, Prince Charles does not always inspire as a leader.
In an April survey by Ipsos, The Independent reported that 42 percent of Brits think Charles
should step aside and let Prince William become king.
The Sun reported that Princess Diana's friend Stewart Pearce claims that the Prince of Wales
might abdicate his duties.
Pearce said,
"[Charles] may not take the throne; he may hand it to his young son [...] He doesn't
want to do it, such a difficult task."
Meanwhile, as the queen continues her reign, Kate paid tribute to Her Majesty during the
Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Service of Thanksgiving quietly but powerfully.
Kate Middleton honored Queen Elizabeth II during the Service of Thanksgiving on June
3.
The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at St. Paul's Cathedral, wearing beautiful earrings
belonging to the absent queen.
Kate wore the monarch's Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings while looking gorgeous in a yellow
look.
The 40-year-old royal wore a yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and a yellow Phillip Treacy
hat.
Page Six reported that Kate borrowed the earrings for another important occasion, wearing the
Bahrain Pearl Drops at Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021.
Hakim of Bahrain gave the then-princess Elizabeth seven pearls for her marriage to Philip in
1947.
Two of these pearls were subsequently made into the iconic earrings.
According to the Mirror, it is believed that the monarch has given the jewels to her granddaughter-in-law
on "permanent loan."
"it's very, very special."
Elizabeth's wardrobe playbook appears to have inspired the future queen, as Kate has been
wearing more bright colors like yellow, blue, and pink.
She has also channeled the queen's pragmatic approach to royal duties during the Trooping
the Colour parade, as the duchess and Camila Parker Bowles recycled outfits for the Platinum
Jubilee!
People reported the mom of three wore a white coat dress by Alexander McQueen and a matching
blue and white Philip Treacy hat.
According to the outlet, Kate previously wore the outfit at the G7 Leaders' conference in
June 2021.
Royal jewelry is often a family affair — some pieces are inherited over the generations,
and others are acquired as new gifts.
Over the years, Queen Elizabeth II has generously shared her gems with other members of the
British royal family.
The queen has shared jewelry with Kate Middleton for several years.
On her wedding day in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a stunning Cartier Halo Tiara,
which Her Majesty has owned since she turned 18.
Known as the "Edinburgh Wedding Bracelet," this piece has sentimental value for Queen
Elizabeth, as the bracelet was part of Prince Philip's engagement gift.
Its diamonds originally came from one of Philip's mother's tiaras and were used for the bracelet
and the future queen's engagement ring.
Beside loaning her jewels to other royals on special occasions, People reported that
the Queen recently loaned some pieces of her personal jewelry for public exhibition by
Britain's Royal Collection Trust.
Visitors have the chance to see iconic pieces, including Her Majesty's Diamond Diadem, in
addition to several brooches.
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