Kate Middleton returns to royal duties in monochromatic burgundy and Queen Elizabeth’s pearls

On Monday, Kate Middleton arrived at the Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade for the State of Qatar visit to the UK. Getty Images

Kate Middleton is back in burgundy.

On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales, 42, emerged from a long absence from royal duties while battling cancer wearing the symbolic deep red color from head to toe and some special jewels.

She was joined by Prince William, also 42, at a welcome event for the Emir of Qatar, who is spending the next two days in the U.K. The pair matched, with the prince choosing a burgundy tie, mirroring the country’s flag colors.

Both she and Prince William honored the flag of Qatar with their outfits, choosing burgundy and white to mirror the nation’s colors. Samir Hussein/WireImage
The Princess of Wales donned a four-row pearl necklace, which was once Queen Elizabeth’s. Samir Hussein/WireImage
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She added leather boots, gloves and a Chanel handbag. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Middleton wore a sharply tailored Alexander McQueen coatdress with a Sahar Millinery drop beret hat, Cornelia James gloves ($188) and knee-high Gianvito Rossi leather boots.

She carried a burgundy Chanel top-handle purse for the Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade.

In addition to her meaningful color choice, the princess wore the Four Row Japanese Pearl Choker, which has a long, rich history in the royal family as it was once owned by Queen Elizabeth II.

According to The Court Jeweller, the necklace is “reportedly a gift from the Japanese government, possibly acquired during the 1980s, when she made a state visit to that nation.”

The late Princess Diana, too, styled the sentimental piece for royal duties in the ’90s.

Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly gifted the pearl necklace by the Japanese government. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
The late Princess Diana wore the sentimental piece in the ’80s. PA Images via Getty Images
Middleton was seen in the pearl necklace at the funeral of Prince Philip in 2021 WPA Pool/Getty Images

Middleton has been seen in the sentimental piece at past royal affairs, including both Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 as well as the 2022 funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.

For the ceremony this morning, Middleton paired the meaningful piece with her beloved Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, which were also passed down from the queen.

Kate has worn the drop earrings countless times in the past and are certainly among some of her favorite pieces of jewelry.

The royal couple posed with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher. AP
William matched his tie to Middleton’s monochromatic look. UK Press via Getty Images
The princess has been on an extended break from royal duties as she recovers from her battle with cancer. AP

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