November 10th 2024.
Over the weekend, the royal family came together to honor the brave men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. Among them was the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who made her first public appearances since announcing her battle with cancer earlier this year.
On Saturday, November 9, the 42-year-old princess joined Prince William, King Charles, and other members of the royal family at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The following day, she attended the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph, alongside her husband and father-in-law.
These were the most high-profile events that Kate has attended since revealing her cancer diagnosis in March. However, she announced in September that she had completed her treatment and is now focused on remaining cancer-free.
For the somber occasion on Saturday, Kate wore an all-black ensemble, with several sentimental jewelry pieces. She accessorized with her Fleet Air Arm Brooch, a nod to her role as the Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm. This title was bestowed upon her by the King in 2023, along with two others. The brooch also holds a special significance for Kate, as her grandfather served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
In addition to her brooch, Kate also wore her iconic sapphire engagement ring, which once belonged to Princess Diana. The royal has been seen without it in recent months, leading some to speculate that it may have been for comfort during her treatment. However, she proudly displayed the ring at the Remembrance event, along with Princess Diana's Collingwood Pearl Drop earrings, a gift from her late mother-in-law.
Kate also added a gold and pearl necklace from British brand Monica Vinader to complete her look.
The Remembrance events continued the following day, as the royals gathered for the Remembrance Day Service. King Charles led the nation in honoring those who have lost their lives in past wars and conflicts. The Princess of Wales stood on the central balcony, next to the Queen, as she did in 2023. However, with Camilla unable to attend due to illness, Kate was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh.
At this event, Kate wore three poppies on her coat instead of the usual one. There are different theories as to why she does this, with some believing it is to honor different branches of the military and others suggesting it is a tribute to family members who have lost their lives in war. In fact, Kate's great-grandmother had three brothers who were all killed in action during World War I.
Kate's jewelry choices were once again poignant and meaningful. She wore the Bahrain Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings, which were gifted to the Queen and Prince Philip by the ruler of Bahrain as a wedding present in 1947. The Queen famously wore them in her first Royal Command portrait by Dorothy Wilding in 1952. Kate has been seen wearing these earrings on multiple occasions, including at Prince Philip's funeral in 2021 and for the Remembrance Day service at Westminster Abbey in 2016.
It was a weekend filled with powerful tributes and touching moments, as the royal family came together to honor the sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community. And for the Princess of Wales, it was a significant step in her return to public life after her battle with cancer.
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