Kate Middleton Wears Queen Elizabeth's Pearls at Duchess of Kent's Funeral

16 Sep 2025, 18:06 · The Fresno Bee

Kate Middleton paid heartfelt homage to the women who came before her as she attended the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent.

The Princess of Wales, 43, wore the late Queen Elizabeth II's iconic four-strand Japanese pearl necklace with a diamond clasp - a cherished piece also worn by the late Princess Diana - while stepping out for the somber occasion on Tuesday, September 16.

Katharine was laid to rest after her death on September 4. She was 92.

In addition to the jewelry keepsake, Kate also donned a Roland Mouret dress with a bow detail front and center, which she previously wore at Prince Philip's funeral in 2021.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) Karwai TangWireImage

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She completed her look with black stockings, elegant pointed toe heels, a Chanel bag, as well as a fascinator hat featuring a black netted veil that lightly covered her face, from which her curled bronde - a mix of blonde and brunette - tresses cascaded down her back.

Kate joined her husband, Prince William, and father-in-law King Charles to say a final farewell to the late royal. Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, were also in attendance.

Queen Camilla was unable to make an appearance as she is "recovering from acute sinusitis," a representative from Buckingham Palace told E! News in a statement.

Katharine's service broke years-long tradition as the first royal funeral held at Westminster Cathedral since 1903, also marking the first royal Catholic funeral in modern history.

"It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," read a statement from the official Instagram earlier this month, revealing she "passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family."

"The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess's life-long devotion to all the organizations with which she was associated, her passion for music, and her empathy for young people."

This story was originally published September 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM.