Kate Middleton Wears Queen Elizabeth's Jewelry at Buckingham Palace Reception

A Buckingham Palace reception marked what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday on April 21. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, wore a three-strand pearl necklace previously owned by the late monarch, believed to be the same piece featured in Queen Elizabeth's final portrait by Ranald Mackechnie. She also wore Bahrain pearl drop earrings that were a wedding gift to Elizabeth from the Hakim of Bahrain in 1947. Middleton paired these heirlooms with a lavender Emilia Wickstead dress and Ralph Lauren pumps. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward attended the event. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a social media tribute with images of Elizabeth, captioning it to honor her lifetime of duty. According to Tatler, Middleton had worn the necklace before shortly after the Queen's 2022 death.