Royal tribute: 5 times Kate Middleton stunned in Princess Diana's iconic jewels

Kate Middleton , the Princess of Wales, is a true royal fashion icon. While Middleton does not go out of her way to experiment within the boundaries, she has this classy style that over the years has become her personal statement and is loved by all. Being a princess, Kate, as expected, has received a lot of privileges in life, from palatial royal residences to access to some of the best designers in the world. However, what one might truly consider to be a true treasure inherited is the iconic jewels of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana . Kate has been spotted quite a few times adorning the late princess's jewels, such as on Thursday, when she attended the VE Day service in a pair of pearl earrings owned by Princess Diana. Below are the 5 times Kate Middleton has fashionably adorned and slayed wearing Princess Diana's iconic jewels.

Princess Diana's Pearl Earrings
On Thursday, the Royal Family met at Westminster Abbey for a service celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. Kate Middleton attended the event in a long-sleeved black and white polka dot dress by designer Alessandra Rich. She completed the look with a black fascinator from Juliette Botterill, a pair of nude pumps from Ralph Lauren, a matching Demellier purse and a pair of earrings that became the highlight of the outfit. Middleton adorned a family heirloom that belonged to Princess Diana- a pair of Collingwood pearl drop earrings. These earrings had been worn by the princess's mother-in-law multiple times in her life, including with her iconic little black dress.

Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring
Inarguably, the most iconic jewel owned by Princess Diana, which Kate received as an heirloom, is the sapphire engagement ring. Created by British jeweller Garrard, the ring was chosen for Prince Charles' proposal to Diana in 1981. In 2010, Prince William presented the ring to Kate for the same reason. Featuring a 12-carat oval Ceylon surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, the ring is now Kate's engagement ring and is worn by her on many occasions.

Princess Diana's Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara
The Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara is a true royal family heirloom, as it was first lent to Princess Diana by her mother-in-law late Queen Elizabeth II. After her death, the tiara was passed down to Kate, who adorned it for the first time for her first state banquet in 2015. Featuring a romantic design, the tiara is a combination of diamonds and pearls, Diana's favourite gems.

Princess Diana's Pearl Bracelet
Princess Diana was a fan of pearls for sure. She owned multiple jewellery pieces made of pearls, which also included a three-strand pearl bracelet created by Nigel Milne in 1988. Over the years, Kate has donned the bracelet multiple times, such as during the Germany tour in 2017 and the Caribbean tour in 2022.

Princess Diana's Emerald Choker
Another family heirloom is this emerald choker that originally belonged to Queen Mary but was worn by Princess Diana on numerous occasions. In 2022, Kate attended Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston dressed in a green gown and emerald choker, just like her late mother-in-law.