Kate’s subtle tribute to Elizabeth II: Princess wore burgundy hat by Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust winner on first anniversary of late monarch’s death
The Princess of Wales paid a subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday at a memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the late monarch’s death.
Kate, 41, wore a burgundy hat from Sahar Millinery to match her elegant coat from London-based designer Eponine for the church service at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire.
The label is by designer Sahar Freemantle, a researcher at the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. The charity supports the training of talented and ambitious artisans.
Kate also wore the late queen’s diamond and pearl earrings at the service, which she attended with Prince William.
In the past, both the Princess and the late Queen have worn the earrings on particularly special occasions, with Kate choosing the set to leave the Lindo Wing with Prince Louis in 2018.
Kate, 41, wore a burgundy hat from Sahar Millinery, to match her elegant coat from London-based designer Eponine, for the church service at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire
The Queen wore the earrings during a thanksgiving service and carriage procession during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.
Kate also chose them for a day of engagements in the Netherlands in 2016, her first official solo overseas visit without Prince William.
The accessories took center stage when she reflected on Vermeer’s famous painting The Girl with a Pearl Earring in the Mauritshuis gallery in The Hague.
Kate stepped out with her husband Prince William to mark the one-year anniversary of Her Majesty’s death.
She has complemented her eco credentials with a recycled Mulberry bag that she has worn several times since 2017 and Gianvito Rossi heels, which are also worn on repeat.
The royal wore her coat during her carol service at Westminster Abbey in London in 2022, while she previously wore the earrings to pay tribute to Her Majesty, including at a Remembrance Sunday service in 2020.
Elsewhere, Prince Harry made a shocked and secret visit to Windsor Church where the Queen was buried.
A number of members of the royal family are said to have visited the chapel yesterday. Harry remains close to his cousins Beatrice and Eugenie, but it is not yet known whether they and others paid their respects together.
The label is by designer Sahar Freemantle, a researcher at the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. The charity supports the training of talented and ambitious artisans. Pictured: Kate and the late Queen in May 2019
In the past, both the Princess and the late Queen have worn the earrings on particularly special occasions, with Kate choosing the set to leave the Lindo Wing with Prince Louis in 2018 (pictured left). On the right of the photo, Kate previously wore the earrings in tribute to Her Majesty, including at a memorial service on Sunday in 2020 (photo)
The King and Queen attended a special service at Crathie Kirk to commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth – and appeared moved by the warm wishes of the crowd who also gathered to commemorate the anniversary of her death.
Charles and Camilla made the short car journey from the nearby Balmoral Estate to the Scottish church, where successive monarchs have worshiped since Queen Victoria.
The couple then spoke to the crowd outside who offered their condolences and presented them with bouquets and cards. The king told them that the flowers were ‘beautiful’ and joked with the children about returning to school.
Other royals were also in attendance, including the Queen’s second cousins Samuel and Arthur Chatto, sons of Lady Sarah and Daniel Chatto, who also went. And staff from Balmoral, the Queen’s beloved Scottish home where she died, were also present, walking to and from the service in the September sunshine.
The Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to St David’s Cathedral in Pembrokeshire – just a year after the country’s longest-reigning monarch died in Balmoral at the age of 96.
William and Kate arrive at St. David’s Cathedral to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Kate tied her hair back to ensure the earrings were the center of attention
The Prince Princess of Wales arrives at St David’s Cathedral to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Crowds gathered from dawn to catch a glimpse of their arrival in the cathedral grounds, but they had to wait in the sun after fog nearby meant the couple’s helicopter had to be diverted and their arrival with was delayed for more than an hour.
William and Kate were due to arrive at 12.25pm but eventually turned up around 1.30pm and greeted well-wishers before walking in for the ten-minute service. A well-wisher could be heard shouting at William: “You’re doing a great job!”
During the service, the Very Rev. Dr. Sarah Rowland Jones, Dean of St David’s, said: ‘It is particularly poignant to welcome you here, Your Royal Highnesses, on Accession Day, the first anniversary of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. .
‘She came here four times: the only monarch to sit in the seat of the Sovereign, the seat of a chapter member that came into the possession of the Crown during the Reformation.
“Today countless people will remember her with both sadness and great affection, and once again express gratitude for her long life of dedicated service – as we do here.”