Kate Middleton Pays Tribute To Princess Diana With Her Sentimental Brooch For President Donald Trump’s State Visit
After wearing the late Queen Elizabeth II’s pearls for the Duchess of Kent’s funeral on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales turned to sentimental jewellery once again for the US state visit today. Greeting US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Windsor Castle, Kate sported a three feather brooch featuring a coronet in the centre, representing the badge of the Prince of Wales.
The diamond and emerald brooch has a long royal history: it was first given to Queen Alexandra by her husband, King Edward VII, when she was the Princess of Wales in 1863. Following her engagement to Prince Charles, Princess Diana wore the piece on several occasions, often as a pendant, while Queen Camilla has also been photographed with the brooch in the past.
Alongside the royal heirloom, Kate turned to her go-to royal uniform for day one of the state visit, opting for a burgundy Emilia Wickstead coat dress, a matching hat by London-based label Jane Taylor and a Chanel top-handle bag.
The Princess of Wales is expected to accompany other senior royals at tonight’s state banquet at Windsor Castle, where she is likely to wear more jewellery from the royal vaults in the form of a glittering tiara. On Thursday, Kate will join Melania at Frogmore Gardens for an engagement with the Scouts.