**Duchess of Cambridge Honors Princess Diana with Sentimental Jewelry**

The Duchess of Cambridge is often compared to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, a woman she never had the chance to meet.

Royal enthusiasts enjoy drawing parallels between their fashion choices, a gesture that, although well-intentioned, might sometimes vex the Duchess.

Recently, during her and Prince William's first public appearance at Buckingham Palace following the quarantine period, an intriguing discovery was made.

The Duchess adorned herself with a new pendant created from pieces of her late mother-in-law's cherished jewelry collection.

In a grand gesture, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, representing the Queen, graciously received President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, at Buckingham Palace.

The opulent throne room set the stage for the meeting, where the two couples sat facing each other on luxurious gold ornate sofas.

The Duchess complemented her attire, a blue-belted dress, with an array of sparkling jewels.

Her ensemble included dazzling sapphire and diamond-drop earrings, her sapphire engagement ring, and the latest addition – a striking sapphire and diamond pendant necklace.

The exquisite piece, previously unseen, showcased a central sapphire encircled by diamonds, suspended from a smaller pendant designed in a similar fashion, delicately hanging from a fine gold chain.

The origins of these remarkable sapphires trace back to 1981 when Princess Diana received a magnificent set of jewelry from the Saudi royal family as a wedding gift.

Crafted to harmonize with Diana's iconic sapphire engagement ring, now proudly worn by Kate, the set includes an impressive Burmese sapphire and diamond pendant, matching earrings, ring, bracelet, and watch.

Following their engagement in 2010, William presented these precious heirlooms to Kate.

Diana, known for her fondness for sapphires, flaunted the entire set at a Brisbane state reception in 1983, occasionally wearing the pieces individually.

This instance is not the first time Kate has embraced Princess Diana's jewelry.

At the 72nd British Academy Film Awards in London last year, she adorned herself with the same diamond and sapphire earrings frequently worn by the late princess.

Additionally, the Duchess has elegantly sported Princess Diana's Lover's Knot tiara on various occasions, including an evening reception hosted at Buckingham Palace in December 2019.