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Kate Middleton is digging into the royal archives for fashion.
For the first time ever, the Princess of Wales wore the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir—a 103-year-old necklace featuring a heart-shaped pendant framed in diamonds hanging from strands of pearls—at the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new movie Digger on Sept. 22.
Joined by her husband Prince William, Kate paired the show-stopping piece of jewelry with teardrop pearl earrings and a plunging, royal purple gown complete with a billowy skirt by Jenny Packham.
This was the first time the necklace was brought out in public since 2012, when Queen Camilla—then known as the Duchess of Cornwall—wore it to a premiere of Skyfall. At the time, the wife of King Charles III donned the bauble with a plum, off-shoulder evening gown made from velvet.
Indeed, the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir has been exchanged through several royal hands. It was first gifted to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later known as the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) by her future mother-in-law Queen Alexandra in 1923.
Though the necklace was put on display during her wedding to Prince Albert (who would later become King George VI) at Buckingham Palace, it remained in the vault for years, with jeweler records only showing that the Queen Mother had added the piece to her mourning wardrobe when Alexandra died in 1925.
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And, in recent years, Kate—mom to kids Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince George , 8, with William—has donned several more pieces once beloved by the Queen Mother. In fact, she sported the late royal's Strathmore Rose tiara in 2023, making it the first time the headpiece had been worn in over 90 years.
Kate also appears to be a fan of the Queen Mother's famed Lotus Flower tiara, which she wore to three separate state banquets in 2013, 2015 and 2022.
To see all of Kate's most memorable looks through the years, read on...
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Christmas Cheer
Kate Middleton's color palette was muted but she radiated joy all the same during the royal family's walk to church on Christmas morning in 2025, her return to the annual tradition after celebrating the holiday privately with Prince William and their kids the previous year.
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Royal in Red
For a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2022, the Princess of Wales styled her sparkly Jenny Packham gown with several regal accessories, including Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Family Order badge, the sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order, diamond frame earrings, a diamond Art Deco brooch and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's famed Lotus Flower Tiara.
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Princess of Style
Shortly after succeeding the Princess of Wales title, Kate wore this stunning Jenny Packham gown with Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara to a state dinner in 2022.
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Vision in White
There's nothing more refreshing than seeing a royal who isn't afraid to wear an item on numerous occasions. The royal last wore this Barbara Casasola number at the 2016 for the Art Fund awards.
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Elegance at Work
Kate took the army's salute in 2019 while sporting a lovely Catherine Walker coat dress, which she paired with matching clutch and shoes.
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Flaunt It
Kate showed the Americans how it is done in a white gown by Alexander McQueen, the same designer who created her iconic wedding dress, during a state banquet with Steven Mnuchin in 2019.
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Tea Party Ready
When in the presence of the Queen, it is pretty important to wear your Sunday finest. In 2019, the Princess of Wales sported a pink coat dress by Alexander McQueen and a fascinator by Juliette Botterill.
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Boho Chic
For the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a whimsical dress from British label Erdem.
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Sophisticated Suits
Kate wore a matching blazer and skirt combo to The Royal Foundation's Mental Health in Education conference in 2019.
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Gorgeous Gowns
The royal stunned in a white McQueen gown for the 2019 BAFTA Awards.
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Going Green
Kate turned heads in this Eponine London dress for Children's Mental Health Week 2019.
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Cute and Casual
In 2019, 5he royal looked fabulous in a tweed jacket and boots at Islington Community Garden.
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Pretty in Plaid
Kate looked gorgeous in a Q by McQueen green and blue tartan coat dress during a visit to Scotland in 2019.
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Bold and Beautiful
The royal isn't afraid to rock a bold shade, like this pretty magenta she wore to The Royal Opera House in 2019.
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Beautiful in Blue
Kate was all smiles as she watched a flypast to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force in 2018.
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Elegant in Emerald
The mother of three stunned in this number for an event with Family Action Charity in 2019.
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Royal Red
Next to Meghan Markle's royal blues, the Duchess of Cambridge's monochromatic ensemble made a major impact in 2018.
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Teal Time
In January 2019, Kate took a stroll with Prince William in a coat dress, matching hat and black pumps.
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Festive and Chic
Kate was a major holiday fashion inspo in this green and white L.K. Bennett polka dot dress paired with a khaki clutch and matching heels during a 2018 visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
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Cinderella Story
The princess looked like a real-life Cinderella at a 2018 diplomatic reception in this sparkly Jenny Packham gown that featured sheer cap sleeves and clusters of sequins.
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Fabulous Flare
For an official visit to RAF Akrotiri in 2018, Kate rocked a business-casual look that included a forest green Smythe blazer paired with navy trousers and a white shirt.
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Pleasant in Plaid
Kate hosted a 2018 holiday party in this festive plaid Emilia Wickstead skirt paired with a black Brora cardigan and slouchy black high-heel boots.
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Burgundy Beauty
In 2018, the royal visitsed UCL Developmental Neuroscience Lab at UCL London in a burgundy Paule Ka blazer and skirt paired with a black turtleneck, tights and heels.
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Buttoned and Belted
Wearing a chic blue coat dress with matching navy pumps and a black clutch, Kate stunned during the 2018 opening of McLaren Automotive's Composites Technology Centre.
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Velvet Trim
Kate attended a 2018 Remembrance Day service in a dark green coat with button detailing and a velvet trim collar, cuffs and pockets. She paired the jacket with a fuzzy headband and carried a black clutch.
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Aquamarine Dream
For the 2018 Tusk Conservation Awards, Kate wore her aquamarine Jenny Packham gown (a stunning look she's worn before) paired with diamond chandelier earrings, a matching clutch and Jimmy Choo pumps.
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Nice in Navy
The Princess of Wales arrived at Imperial War Museum in 2018 clad in a fitted blue sheath dress, nude heels and a matching nude clutch.
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Royal Wedding Style
For Princess Eugenie's 2018 wedding, Kate wore an all-fuchsia ensemble that included a stunning dress and matching fascinator from Alexander McQueen.
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Chic in Check
In 2018, the mother of three stunned in a burgundy accented Erdem check print dress paired with a matching clutch and heels.
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Lady in Lavender
Kate looked typically elegant for a 2018 mental health summit in this beautiful purple Emilia Wickstead dress, nude heels and an Aspinal leather handbag.
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