Kate Middleton Wears Rarely Seen Royal Necklace for the Digger World Premiere
Kate Middleton attended the world premiere of the film 'Digger' in London, wearing a rare amethyst necklace previously owned by the Queen Mother. The event marked a rare red carpet appearance for the Princess of Wales, who also navigated questions regarding Prince Harry and Charles Spencer's new memoir.
Why it matters
Royal fashion choices often carry significant historical weight and public interest, while the family's silence on recent memoirs highlights ongoing tensions within the British monarchy.
Kate Middleton and Prince William made a rare red carpet appearance tonight at the world premiere of Digger in London, joining Tom Cruise, director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and other cast members at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square.For the occasion, the Princess of Wales chose a flowing purple gown, notably accessorizing with the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace. The pearl necklace—featuring diamonds and amethysts—was a gift from Queen Alexandra to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Mother) upon her wedding day in 1923.
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