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Kate Middleton wears pearl necklace worn by Princess Diana, the Queen

The Princess of Wales was spotted wearing an iconic piece of jewellery, that paid tribute to two very special royal women.

Crowds await patently on the historic Mall in London before funeral proceedings for Queen Elizabeth II get underway.

Attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Middleton wore a necklace which was once borrowed by Princess Diana and worn by the Queen.

The new Princess of Wales was seen wearing the four-strand pearl choker which also featured a diamond clasp, in what appeared to be a subtle tribute to the late monarch.

Kate previously borrowed the stunning piece from Queen Elizabeth, and was seen in the necklace during the late monarch’s 70th wedding anniversary celebration at Windsor Castle in 2017.

Queen Elizabeth II wore the necklace to a banquet in Bangladesh on November 16, 1983 in Bangladesh. Picture: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II wore the necklace to a banquet in Bangladesh on November 16, 1983 in Bangladesh. Picture: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

The necklace was also worn by Princess Diana during a royal banquet held at Hampton Court Palace in 1982. The Queen then wore the piece a year later, while on a royal engagement in Bangladesh.

According to Today, the necklace is made with pearls gifted to the Queen from the Japanese government.

Kate previously wore the necklace to the 70th wedding anniversary dinner of Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Kate previously wore the necklace to the 70th wedding anniversary dinner of Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Kate was spotted wearing the necklace at the Queen’s funeral. Picture: Joe Maher/ Getty Images.
Kate was spotted wearing the necklace at the Queen’s funeral. Picture: Joe Maher/ Getty Images.

The Princess of Wales was seen wearing the iconic necklace at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Duchess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey with Camilla, Queen Consort and her two eldest children, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales.

The royal looked sombre in an all-black ensemble that included a veiled hat.

Meanwhile, Prince William walked with the gun carriage which saw the Queen’s coffin moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. King Charles III led the procession, which was also attended by Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

They were followed by Prince William and Prince Harry, and Peter Phillips (Princess Anne’s son).

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