Kate Middleton wore Princess Diana's pearl earrings at the Remembrance Day Service

Kate Middleton and other senior members of the royal family appeared to commemorate Remembrance Day on Sunday (14 November), although Her Majesty the Queen was not in attendance as she was suffering from a back sprain.

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Duchess of Cornwall, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex on a balcony overlooking The Cenotaph at the National Service of Remembrance in London. She and Camilla watched as Prince Charles laid a wreath on the monument behalf of his mother, who pulled out of the event due to a back sprain.

For the occasion, Kate donned a military-style Alexander McQueen coat, featuring a white collar and red detailing, which she previously wore to the 2018 Remembrance Day ceremony. She accessorized the look with a black drop-trim hat and a Royal British Legion crystal flower brooch worn over a trio of traditional red poppies. She also wore a pair of pearl drop earrings that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

Prince William, who was dressed in the uniform of a Squadron Leader of the Royal Air Force, also laid a wreath on the Cenopath, honoring all military personnel who lost their lives. Following the Service, Prince William took the salute for the official march of veteran organizations on Horse Guards Parade.

On Saturday (13 November) the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also attended the Festival of Remembrance, a yearly musical tribute to remember Britain's fallen soldiers, alongside the Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and other members of the royal family at London's Royal Albert Hall Saturday evening.

William and Kate followed the traditional dress code for the event, where men dress in suits and women wear black. The duchess wore a black tweed jacket and matching ankle-length skirt with a red and gold poppy brooch and pearl earrings.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Queen would miss the Remembrance Day service on the morning of the event.

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