The Princess of Wales made a radiant appearance last night at the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
In accordance with the traditional all-black dress code, the royal looked elegant in a black coat dress with a gently flared skirt. Her lapel was adorned with a Royal Air Force pin and a red poppy, commemorating Remembrance Day. A pair of sheer black tights peeked out from underneath her knee-length skirt, and she wore a pair of pointed black pumps.
Kate rounded out her look with some luxe touches, including a black quilted Chanel clutch, and her sapphire and diamond engagement ring. She then added a simple pearl necklace (the Nura necklace from Monica Vinader) and a matching pair of pearl droplet earrings, that formerly belonged to Princess Diana. A favourite of the late royal’s, the earrings – from Collingwood Jewellers in London – were given to Diana as a wedding present, and she was seen wearing them numerous times for public engagements.
For the moving service, Kate was joined by her husband, Prince William, and other members of the royal family, including King Charles. 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 honours armed forces members who have served and sacrificed.
The occasion marks Kate’s second public appearance as she slowly returns to public duties 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 later that month, attending a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, a church on the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
