Pics: Kate Middleton's Dior debut with pearl earrings, necklace during Macron's visit makes striking fashion statement

Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate Middleton enhanced her look with sentimental heirlooms: Queen Elizabeth's three-strand pearl necklace and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl earrings.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived at RAF Northolt on July 8 to greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, as they began their state visit to the United Kingdom.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived at RAF Northolt on July 8 to greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, as they began their state visit to the United Kingdom.(AFP)

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Princess Kate looked stunning in the 2024 collection's 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket, a pale pink Christian Dior design. The original, which was first designed by Christian Dior himself in 1947, served as inspiration for the piece's creation by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the brand's first female designer(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Princess Kate looked stunning in the 2024 collection's 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket, a pale pink Christian Dior design. The original, which was first designed by Christian Dior himself in 1947, served as inspiration for the piece's creation by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the brand's first female designer(AFP)

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The Princess uplifted her look by wearing a pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth's collection, Princess Diana's earrings, and a matching hat by Jess Collett as accessories.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

The Princess uplifted her look by wearing a pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth's collection, Princess Diana's earrings, and a matching hat by Jess Collett as accessories.(AFP)

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Kate gave a daring and iconic style moment rooted in royal heritage, marking her first-ever Dior appearance.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate gave a daring and iconic style moment rooted in royal heritage, marking her first-ever Dior appearance.(AFP)

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Kate and Prince William view a miniature book, created by Queen Camilla, on display at the Royal Collection exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate and Prince William view a miniature book, created by Queen Camilla, on display at the Royal Collection exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)(AP)

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Kate and William attend a ceremonial welcome for France's President and his wife at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President begans a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, 2025, which will see him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by Dominique JACOVIDES / POOL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate and William attend a ceremonial welcome for France's President and his wife at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President begans a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, 2025, which will see him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by Dominique JACOVIDES / POOL / AFP)(AFP)

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Kate and William leave by car after greeting France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron upon their arrival at RAF Northolt, in Ruislip, west of London, Britain, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. Geoff Pugh/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Kate and William leave by car after greeting France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron upon their arrival at RAF Northolt, in Ruislip, west of London, Britain, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. Geoff Pugh/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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The Princess of Wales is renowned for using her clothing to convey diplomatic messages, whether she is wearing local designers while on international travels or "flag dressing" by donning colors from a nation's flag. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

The Princess of Wales is renowned for using her clothing to convey diplomatic messages, whether she is wearing local designers while on international travels or "flag dressing" by donning colors from a nation's flag. (AP)

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as well as Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as well as Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William join Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William join Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool)(AP)

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as well as Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as well as Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool)(AP)

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France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati speaks with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati speaks with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales reacts next to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales reacts next to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Brigitte Macron speaks to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales while standing next to Britain's Queen Camilla during a welcoming ceremony at Datchet Road in Windsor, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025. Eliot Blondet/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 11:48 pm IST

Brigitte Macron speaks to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales while standing next to Britain's Queen Camilla during a welcoming ceremony at Datchet Road in Windsor, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025. Eliot Blondet/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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