The Princess of Wales looked refined and elegant in a new photograph shared by Buckingham Palace on 1 October, donning a sublime ebony coat dress in line with royal mourning etiquette.
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The image of King Charles III and his Queen Consort, standing alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, was taken at Buckingham Palace on 18 September, just ten days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Princess Kate opted for a sleek black ensemble, slipping into a Catherine Walker black 'Beau Tie' wool coat and 'Purist 105' black suede pumps from royal-favourite brand Aquazzura.
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Drawing attention to the striking bow detail on the neckline of her dress, the mother-of-three styled her glossy brunette tresses in voluminous curls, adding a subtle makeup look to highlight her beautiful and defined facial features.
It is understood the photograph was captured on the same day the Princess of Wales met with the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.
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The family portrait was taken ahead of the Queen's funeral
The wife of Prince William chose to elevate her all-black ensemble with a three-strand pearl bracelet, which previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. The bracelet was famously worn by Diana in 1989 on a royal tour of Hong Kong with her then-husband, Prince Charles.
Pearls are often referred to as 'mourning jewellery', a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria's era. The Princess of Wales wore many pearls throughout the royal mourning period, including the Queen's famous three-strand pearl choker to the late monarch's funeral.
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After the death of her husband Prince Albert, the Queen famously wore black for 40 years and accessorised with either black or colourless jewellery, including pearls.
The pearls were thought to represent tears, and she wore strands of them for the rest of her life.
The Princess of Wales looked effortlessly elegant in a Catherine Walker coat dress
The Princess of Wales delighted royal fans with a surprise visit to meet the Royal Navy Ship's Company of HMS Glasgow on Thursday.
Looking smart and sophisticated in a sleek tailored suit for the occasion, the royal elongated her frame with pointed-toe heels, accessorising with a timeless leather belt and a delicate pendant necklace.
Royal fans were thrilled at the royal's surprise engagement, rushing to comment their thoughts on Kate's unexpected outing. "Oh wow, a surprise engagement! Love this!" tweeted one fan, as another enthused: "What a great engagement and a surprise one!"
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