Kate stuns in bright blue Catherine Walker coatdress and late Queen Elizabeth II’s pearl earrings as she makes glamorous appearance for Commonwealth Day service

The Princess of Wales was the epitome of spring style in her bright blue outfit for today’s Commonwealth Day ceremony.

Kate, 44, lit up gray skies in a cobalt coat by one of her favorite designers, Catherine Walker, as she joined husband Prince William and other members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The collared dress, which accentuated the silhouette and featured a pleated skirt, was teamed with the sophisticated felt Sean Barrett hat, which was also worn by the future Queen at the 2023 event.

She also appeared to be re-wearing her beloved Gianvito Rossi shoes in Navy Suede, which are currently on sale online for £650.

The mother-of-three carried a £295 bag from Strathberry and around her neck, she opted for a stunning vintage faux pearl necklace from luxury jeweler Susan Caplan, whom she has been reaching for frequently in recent months.

Susan is globally respected in the jewelery world and according to the site, the vintage 80s design the Princess wears will be ‘in stock soon’.

The piece is listed for £275 and is described as a ‘rhodium-plated five-strand pearl strand necklace’.

The description added that it ‘features polished faux pearls in graduated sizes’ and ‘closes with an embellished Swarovski crystal clasp, weighted extension chain and hook.’

And the late Queen Elizabeth II. As a tribute to Elizabeth, Kate wore a striking pair of Bahraini pearl drop earrings that once belonged to the monarch and have been in the royal family’s collection for decades.

Kate, 44, lit up gray skies in a cobalt coat by one of her favorite designers, Catherine Walker, as she met husband Prince William and other members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

When Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten in 1947, she was gifted a treasure trove of jewels; among these was a set of seven pearls presented in a conch by the Ruler of Bahrain.

Two of these Bahraini pearls were later fashioned into a new pair of earrings.

The earrings feature round diamond studs with suspended round and baguette-cut diamonds arranged in a style typical of the late 1940s.

In the early years of her marriage, Princess Elizabeth often wore earrings at gala events and in official portraits. However, as the jewelry collection grew, earrings became less visible in public.

In 1982, Queen Elizabeth lent them to Diana, Princess of Wales, who wore them with a Lovers’ Knot tiara for a banquet at Hampton Court Palace during a state visit by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands.

In October 2012, the Queen lent the earrings to Sophie, then Countess of Wessex, who wore them to a performance of Massed Bands and The Band And Bugles Of The Rifles at the Royal Albert Hall.

However, since the earrings debuted on Remembrance Sunday in 2016, Kate has been the sole wearer of these earrings.

For Tuesday’s event, the Princess kept her makeup simple with a smoky eye shadow and coral lipstick, and styled her hair in relaxed waves.

Kate and William – with the King and Queen – this afternoon He led the biggest gathering of senior royals since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day.

For Tuesday’s event, the Princess kept her makeup simple with a smoky eye shadow and coral lipstick, and styled her hair in relaxed waves.

She also appeared to be re-wearing her beloved Gianvito Rossi shoes in Navy Suede, which are now available online for £650

And the late Queen Elizabeth II. As a tribute to Elizabeth, Kate wore a striking pair of Bahraini pearl drop earrings that once belonged to the monarch and have been in the royal family’s collection for decades.

They were joined by Princess Anne and her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also took time off from the Iran crisis to meet dignitaries and celebrities from around the world, including Prince Albert of Monaco, Geri Horner and her husband Christian, in central London this afternoon.

King Charles and Queen Camilla meet the Dean of Westminster, Dr., at the Abbey gates. They were the last guests to arrive after William and Kate, who were welcomed by David Hoyle.

Charles’ annual address to the Gentiles was contained in a special booklet given to the congregation.

In his message he said: ‘Working together we can ensure the Commonwealth stands out as a force for good…’

The King praised the ‘precious’ Commonwealth, describing it as a forum for ‘honest debate’ aimed at improving the lives of billions in an ‘increasingly fragmented’ world.

Charles also used his Commonwealth Day message to highlight that the institution has ‘untapped potential for successful trade between trusting partners’.

His remarks to the 56 member nations of the family of nations were released ahead of the Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Charles, president of the Commonwealth, said in his written message: ‘In a world that can feel increasingly fragmented, this voluntary union of free association remains rare and precious; ‘A forum for open and honest discussion and debate that will help improve the lives of the nearly three billion people who call our member states home.’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and senior members of his Cabinet attended, as well as High Commissioners and young people.

Royal Commonwealth Society ambassador Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, who organized the event, gave a speech and there was a reflection by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Oti Mabuse and a poem by Commonwealth Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh.

In his message, Charles also stated: ‘Our Commonwealth has untapped potential for successful trade between trusting partners. Since almost two-thirds of our population is under the age of 30, we are a family defined by youth and opportunity.

‘It is our collective responsibility to ensure that they inherit not only hope and ambition, but also a world in which they can thrive.

‘This legacy depends on the health of our planet and the restoration of the natural world on which we depend. In many parts of our Commonwealth, climate change is not an abstract or distant threat but a lived reality.

‘Stewardship of nature, protection of oceans and forests, and the pursuit of prosperity secured in harmony with the natural world are duties we owe not only to each other but also to generations yet unborn.’

As president of the Commonwealth, Charles issued an annual message to the 56 member states that will hold their biennial Commonwealth meeting in the capital of Antigua and Barbuda in the first week of November this year.

Inspired by the meeting’s theme of accelerating partnerships and investments for a prosperous society, the service celebrates cooperation as the defining force of the modern family of nations.

The congregation included Commonwealth high commissioners, young people and leading voices from the creative community.

The ceremony featured artistic moments, including the world premiere of the Commonwealth Symphony composed by Rekesh Chauhan and a special dance collaboration between the Royal Ballet School and Sapnay Entertainments, combining classical ballet and Bollywood in an expression of cross-cultural partnership.

Other performers include the Scottish ceilidh group, Melodians Steel Orchestra and special reflections and readings by guests.