
The entire royal family walked behind the procession of Queen Elizabeth as her coffin was taken to the Westminster Abbey, where she was laid to rest. Kate Middleton, who was joined by her two elder kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte, paid a solemn tribute to the late monarch. LIVE Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: Queen's coffin lowered into Royal Vault
Following the royal family tradition, the Princess of Walesarrived wearing an all-black coat dress with a matching big hat and a mourning veil. But, what grabbed everyone's eyes was her necklace.
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For the funeral, Kate wore the pearl choker which was Elizabeth's favourite jewellery piece.
The short pearl necklace aka the Japanese pearl choker consists of four pearl rows and a beautiful diamond encrusted clasp in between. She paired the white choker with drop earrings.
Kate has worn this piece on several other occasions including the funeral of her grandfather-in-law Prince Philip in 2021.
The last time Queen wore the necklace was in the year 1983 for the state dinner in Bangladesh.
Queen has alsoloaned the same choker to her late daughter-in-law Princess Diana in 1982.
Not just this, during the whole mourning period, Kate has paid tribute to the Queen every time she has stepped out.
Before the funeral, during the state reception,Kate wore the pearl necklace, that Queen Elizabeth used to wearvery often. And during her meeting with Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, at Buckingham Palace, shewore apearl bracelet of her mother-in- law Diana.