Yahoo Lifestyle Princess Kate Returns to Royal Duties With a Major Accessory We Haven't Seen in a While
Princess Kate made a radiant appearance on November 8th at the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
In accordance with the traditional all-black dress code, she looked elegant in a black blazer dress. Two reflective silver buttons cinched her waist, while her lapel was adorned with a Royal Air Force pin and a red poppy, commemorating Remembrance Day (otherwise known as Poppy Day). A pair of transparent black tights peeked out from underneath the gown’s knee-length skirt, and she wore a pair of pointed black pumps.
Kate rounded out her look with some luxe touches, including a pair of pearl drop earrings and a matching pearl pendant. She carried a black quilted Chanel clutch, though the designer bag was outshone by a sparkling accessory on her left ring finger: her famed sapphire engagement ring, which once belonged to Princess Diana. The ring’s eye-catching center stone is a massive 12-carat and oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds set in white gold.
Kate last publicly wore the beloved sparkler during the royal family’s traditional walk to Christmas morning service on the Sandringham estate last December. Since, Kate has swapped her engagement ring for an eternity band—also featuring sapphires and diamonds—which some royal watchers have speculated to be a 13th-wedding-anniversary gift from Prince William.
Kate was joined by William and other members of the royal family, including King Charles III. Queen Camilla was absent due to a chest infection, although “she will mark the occasion privately at home,” the palace shared in a statement. The event commemorates those who were affected by World War I and also honors armed forces members who have served since.
The occasion marks Kate’s second public appearance following her treatment for cancer. In September, she announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now cancer-free. She enjoyed her first public outing that month, attending a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, a church on the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
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