Catherine Pays Touching Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Moving Procession

In a solemn and poignant display of respect, Catherine, the new Princess of Wales, joined the most senior members of the royal family in a parade led by King Charles III.

The procession, which began at Buckingham Palace and ended at Westminster Hall, marked the last time Queen Elizabeth II's coffin would be moved before her funeral on Monday at Westminster Hall.

Following the ceremony, the coffin will be taken to its final resting place at Windsor Castle, the Queen's beloved residence.

During the thirty-eight-minute procession down the Mall, the Princess of Wales appeared somber, dressed in an ebony coat dress and a traditional mourning veil, as she followed the procession in a car.

Through the car window, Catherine was seen paying a touching tribute to the late monarch with a carefully chosen piece of jewelry.

She adorned herself with one of the Queen's brooches, completing her entirely black outfit and black fascinator with a veil.

The Queen's diamond and pearl leaf brooch, featuring a trio of pearls placed at the corners of a paved set leaf, graced Catherine's lapel.

This brooch, made of yellow gold and believed to be a recent creation, has only been spotted a few times over the years.

The Queen wore it for her 73rd birthday in April 1999 during a special concert in Seoul.

Catherine also wore the magnificent brooch in 2017 during a visit to Belgium, where she and William paid tribute to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Tyne Cot Cemetery to commemorate the centennial of Passchendaele.

The choice of the brooch, adorned with white jewels such as pearls and diamonds, adds a sense of solemnity to the event, as these types of jewels are traditionally worn by members of the royal family during times of sorrow.

Adding further poignancy to the moment were Catherine's earrings.

She honored her mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by wearing a pair of pearl earrings that were gifted to Diana before her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981.

These earrings, made by Collingwood, symbolized a touching handover from one Princess of Wales to another.

Diana cherished these earrings and wore them on various royal tours of Australia, Canada, and Italy.

The earrings feature a round diamond stud, from which hangs another round diamond and a bell cap set with three rows of small diamonds.

Each bell cap holds a pearl drop.

Diana began wearing these earrings even before she became the Princess of Wales.

They were a gift from Collingwood, a jewelry firm favored by the Spencer family.

Diana showcased them on several occasions throughout her marriage, including during her tour of the US in 1985, where she paired them with a lacy white gown and the Lover's Knot tiara for a gala dinner at the British Embassy.

She also wore them with a form-fitting black dress at the Vanity Fair party in November 1994, famously known as the Revenge Dress.

Catherine has also worn these earrings on multiple occasions, including in her official portrait releases to celebrate her 40th birthday earlier this year.

Today, as the brooch and earrings made their appearance, it was a bittersweet day for Catherine and William as they participated in the proceedings following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The late monarch's coffin was brought back to London yesterday evening after resting at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The Royal Air Force transported the coffin to RAF Northolt in London before its final journey to Buckingham Palace.

A procession through London allowed the public to pay their respects, with large crowds gathering along the route.

Many more are expected to queue for hours to visit the coffin at Westminster Hall in the coming days, as it lies in state until Her Majesty's funeral on Monday, September 19.

In this moment of grief and remembrance, Catherine's choice of jewelry served as a personal and heartfelt tribute to the Queen and her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

As the new Princess of Wales, Catherine continues to honor the legacy of the royal family while carving her own path as a beloved member of the monarchy.