Kate added sapphire-and-diamond earrings once owned by Diana — pieces she has favoured in recent years — and continues to wear the sapphire engagement ring that William inherited from his mother. These choices added a personal, heritage-rich note to the commemorative appearance.
Fashion commentators have suggested Kate sometimes references Diana deliberately, using style as a way to honour her predecessor while shaping her own role as Princess of Wales after William received the title following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022. Diana’s separation from Charles in 1992, divorce in 1996 and death in a 1997 car crash at age 36 are part of the public record surrounding her life and legacy.