Kate Middleton attends The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Kate Middletonis continuing to show her support for the people of Ukraine.
But it was her earrings and necklace that appeared to be a subtle message supporting Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country. Kate, 40, wore sapphire and diamond jewelry — the same pieces she wore in October 2020 to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelensky, at Buckingham Palace.
The jewelry set is believed to come from Princess Diana’s collection — and it perfectly matches the late royal’s engagement ring that Kate now wears.
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Last week, Kate andPrince William, 39, made asurprise visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centrein London to hear about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe. They even brought homemade chocolate brownies and granola bars from Kensington Palace for the volunteers.
They previously offeredwords of support for Ukrainein a statement shared on their joint@KensingtonRoyalTwitter account.
“In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future,” the statement from the couple said. “Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.”
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Olena Zelenskyy and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyythanked Britain’s royal familyfor voicing their support for the country on March 1.
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“Good will triumph,” he added.
Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images
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The Commonwealth Day Service honors the 54 countries and nations that make up the Commonwealth was held for the first time since beingcanceled in 2021due to the coronavirus pandemic and replaced with a smaller event.
Queen Elizabeth, 95, wasunable to attend this year’s ceremony. Although she recently recovered from COVID-19, PEOPLE understands that the Queen’s absence from the Commonwealth Day Service is not related to illness. There were discussions surrounding the monarch’s comfort when it came to her travel arrangements and attending the service.
source: people.com
