Kate Middleton paid a subtle tribute to the Queen as she arrived ahead of the late monarch’s funeral. The new Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Queen Consort. They arrived shortly after the Queen’s grandchildren, with Princess Kate wearing the Queen’s pearl necklace. It comes after Kate wore a three-pearl necklace as the Queen’s coffin arrived at Buckingham Place for the final time last week. They added: “Pearls have been associated with class, elegance, and sophistication since the Ptolemaic dynasty in ancient Egypt, where the Royal family wore pearls to show their status.

Source: The Times September 19, 2022 11:47 UTC