Kate Middleton made her a subtle fashion statement first major royal event after completing chemotherapy.

On November 9, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales attended Prince William, King Charles and other members of the royal family gathered for the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Continuing tradition, the royal family came together to support the Royal British Legion’s annual event, which commemorates the service and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth Armed Forces service personnel.

This year, the festival will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. The contributions of the World War II generation were highlighted, as well as more recent military milestones. The trip was also Princess Kate’s first official royal event after announcing her wrap on Sept. 9. chemotherapy treatmentand she may have sent a message with what she wore.

In typical style for the solemn ceremony, Princess Kate showed consistency and wore all black as a sign of respect. She paired a custom-designed dress with a quilted clutch bag along with matching socks and heels. Her side-parted wavy hairstyle allowed a special accessory to shine; these appeared to be the Collingwood pearl earrings that had belonged to her before. Princess Diana.

The Princess of Wales completed her look with another piece she already had in her jewelry box (a Nura pearl necklace from British brand Monica Vinader), a symbolic poppy pin and a sapphire engagement ring. Princess Kate was previously spotted this year with and without the iconic sparkler that belonged to her late mother-in-law and did not include it in the photo. stack of sparkling rings It was seen on her left ring finger in the video she posted to announce that she had completed chemotherapy.

In recent years, the Princess of Wales has been seen wearing a uniform for the Festival of Remembrance. Princess Kate wore a long black dress with her hair down, a poppy barrette and meaningful pearl jewelry in 2023, 2022 and 2021.

The British royal family is known to exercise every November red poppy needles In honor of Memorial Day on November 11, also called Armistice Day in the United States and popularly known as Veterans Day, the poppy has been used since 1921 to commemorate military members who died in wars, and the red flower is also closely associated with it. Join Britain and Commonwealth countries for Remembrance on 11 November.

Princess Kate accessorized in a particularly emotional way for the Festival of Remembrance in November 2023. Queen Elizabeth‘s three strand pearl necklace and diamond and pearl earrings.

In 2022, the Princess of Wales touchingly wore the late Queen’s jewels at the Remembrance event, paying tribute to her late mother-in-law, who died aged 96 just a few months ago. Two years ago Princess Kate accessorized with Bahraini pearl drop earrings and four-strand pearl choker with a diamond clasp in the middle — same combination She wore it for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and cremation in September.

Princess Kate, then known as the Duchess of Cambridge, wore a sparkling poppy brooch with Collingwood pearl earrings in 2021 and a three-strand pearl bracelet that previously belonged to Princess Diana.

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Style expert Bethan Holt previously told PEOPLE why Princess Kate is a big deal. rocked your style From tailored suits to brighter hues and bolder jewellery, after becoming Princess of Wales.

“I think this is her moment of power; she’s getting used to the role of Princess of Wales and the promotion she’s achieved so beautifully,” fashion director Holt said. Daily Telegraph“He’s got a big new title and he’s dressing for the job,” she told PEOPLE in 2023.