Princess Kate looked regal in muted maroon as she joined Prince William at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Flashing a warm smile, the Princess of Wales was pictured arriving at the private service in her elegant dresscoat by Eponine and smart hat by Sahar Millinery. The mother-of-three chose to pay her respects via the medium of fashion, shunning the traditional black of mourning in favour of her understated burgundy look, which she previously wore to the 2022 Christmas carol concert.
The head-turning dresscoat boasted structured shoulder pads, a wrap-over front, and gold button detailing cinching it in at the waist. Princess Kate's statement hat and simple suede heels perfectly coordinated with the hue of her ensemble.
Of course, she chose to give a subtle nod to her husband's late grandmother via her apt choice of jewellery. She wore the Queen's precious pearl earrings, a firm favourite in her jewellery box since Her Late Majesty's passing.
© Chris JacksonKnown as the 'Silver Jubilee Pearl Earrings,' they feature a diamond stud attached to an oval-shaped pearl. Kate opted for a natural beauty blend including a matte base, a pale pink lip and bronzed cheekbones.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, whose visit was delayed due to foggy weather, were greeted by 300 well-wishers gathered in the grounds of the ancient cathedral.
Following the service, Princess Kate and Prince William are set to greet members of the local community in the adjacent cloister, including several residents who have met the late Queen in the past.
© Chris JacksonSt Davids is renowned for being a site of pilgrimage and worship ever since St David, the patron saint of Wales, settled there with his monastic community in the sixth century.
Princess Kate's choice of attire for a sombre occasion is always impeccable. We love that she shied away from black, instead opting for a muted shade of maroon.
© GettyFrom subtle tributes to her late grandmother-in-law via her jewellery to the veiled fascinator and silk face mask she wore for Prince Philip's funeral, the Princess of Wales perfectly marries respect, style and grace.
At the procession of the Queen's coffin to Westminster Hall last autumn, Kate debuted a statement pearl brooch in the shape of a shamrock as a mark of respect to Her Late Majesty.
© GettyThe rarely-seen accessory was previously worn by the Queen during her visit to South Korea in 1999 and was a fitting choice for the sombre occasion.
Meanwhile, at the Queen's state funeral, Princess Kate was the picture of elegance in a Philip Treacy wide-brimmed hat that came complete with a subtle veil.
© Chris JacksonShe accessorised with a delicate pearl necklace to her look that belonged to the Queen and her Bahrain pearl drop earrings.
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It wasn't just Kate elevating her mourning attire, however, with royals including Princess Beatrice and Lady Amelia Spencer sporting mourning bows.
