Princess Kate pays touching tribute to late Queen with necklace as she returns to work to meet Qatar’s royal family

PRINCESS Kate has paid a touching tribute to the late Queen as she returns to work.

In a sweet nod to Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales wore one of her diamond and pearl necklaces as she met with Qatar's royal family on Tuesday.

It was the third time Kate made the heartfelt decision to pair the jewellery with her outfit.

The second time was when she wore it in memory of Queen Elizabeth at her funeral.

Kate first wore the breathtaking choker to Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021, adding a set of matching pearl drop earrings, which belonged to The Queen's collection too.

The choker-style necklace is a four strand diamond and pearl piece.

The Queen was pictured wearing the lavish accessory multiple times including at events such as state banquets.

While The Queen often wore the priceless necklace during the 1980s, she loaned the four-strand choker to Princess Diana for a state banquet in the Netherlands in 1982.

And Kate honoured honoured late Queen Elizabeth today as she welcomed Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim and his wife Sheikha Jawaher for a two-day state visit to the UK.

She was snapped beaming with doting husband Wills by her side as she proudly wore the neck piece.

The mum-of-three also donned an entire burgundy outfit - matching a hat, long coat, boots and handbag.

William's burgundy-coloured tie was also paired with the Amir's, while his wife went for a smart beige floor-length coat.

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled with the Amir and Sheikha Jawaher to Horse Guards Parade for a ceremonial welcome with The King, after welcoming the couple at their residence.

During the welcome ceremony, presentations were made, the Guard of Honour who gave a royal salute and the Qatari national anthem was played. 

The King, Prince and Princess of Wales and Qatari royals then took part in a carriage procession along the Mall to Buckingham Palace. 

Prince William and Princess Kate joined the Qatari royals and Prime Minister in the Australian carriage.

Kate will join them for a private lunch at Buckingham Palace and take a tour of priceless Qatari art on exhibition. 

She will not be attending the lavish State Banquet tonight, where speeches will be made by the King and the Amir.

Later this week on Friday, the Princess of Wales will hold her Together At Christmas concert in Westminster Abbey. 

She will attend with Prince William, their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and other members of the royal family. 

Palace aides have said the service will “provide a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives”.

It is expected to be extra special and poignant given Kate’s own struggles this year with cancer.