She famously paired them with the now-iconic black “revenge dress” in 1994 – a sartorial moment that cemented the pearls as a symbol of elegance, defiance and timeless femininity.

Though Diana is not specifically known to have worn them on Remembrance Sunday, their appearance at many significant royal moments has made them synonymous with her style.

After Diana’s passing, the pearls were inherited by Prince William and are believed to have been gifted to Kate early in their marriage. Today marks at least the second consecutive Remembrance Sunday on which Kate has worn them, reinforcing her thoughtful approach to royal symbolism.

The earrings’ large teardrop pearl hang from a diamond-encrusted studs, and are estimated to be worth between £30,000 to £35,000. It is believed she also chose to reprise her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring, another piece once belonging to Diana.

Princess Kate sported the dazzling piece last night at the Festival of Remembrance. In recent years Kate often alternates the rock with modern ring stacks. 

The Collingwood earrings and her sapphire engagement ring worn together create a poignant through-line between past and present: a reminder that while Kate’s public role continues to evolve, she remains deeply connected to the woman who shaped the very title she now holds.

The Princess made a solo appearance at the ceremony yesterday, as her husband, the Prince of Wales had only just returned to Britain a few hours earlier after a five-day visit to Brazil.

During the trip, William, 43, travelled to Rio de Janeiro and Belém, where he focused on environmental initiatives and delivered calls for global leaders to step up efforts to safeguard the planet.

Instead, she was joined by her eldest son, 12-year-old Prince George, the future King. The young royal has been slowly taking on more public duties, having attended a veterans’ tea party at Buckingham Palace in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.