Kate Middleton is honoring the late Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William and Kate appeared formally in their new roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales for the late monarch's funeral on Monday, with their new titles granted by King Charles III after Her Majesty died on Sept.
8.Joining the Princess of Wales were her and William's two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kate, 40, arrived in Westminster Abbey in an all black coat dress with a matching topper.
Kate's standout accessory had significance as the necklace once belonged to the late Queen and was also wore by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
Her majesty's choker was sourced from the finest cultured pearls and presented to her by the Japanese government. The late monarch made her first state visit to Japan in 1975; the choker was in use by at least 1982.
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