Kate Middleton made a radiant return to the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday night, stepping onto the red carpet in a luxurious emerald velvet gown — and showcasing some of Queen Elizabeth II’s most breathtaking jewels.
The Princess of Wales, 43, arrived at London’s Royal Albert Hall wearing the figure-skimming “Bobonne” gown by German fashion house Talbot Runhof. The design featured softly ruched shoulders, long sleeves, and a dramatic mermaid-style hem that swept elegantly across the floor.
To elevate the look, Kate reached into the royal vaults, pairing her gown with Queen Elizabeth’s exquisite Greville chandelier earrings. Crafted by Cartier, the Art Deco–style pieces feature cascading tiers of diamonds and were originally gifted to the late Queen by the Queen Mother in 1949. She completed her jewelry ensemble with a diamond bar bracelet once owned by Queen Mary, who famously wore the piece as a choker in the 1920s.
Matching her glamorous jewelry, the princess carried a silver Jenny Packham clutch, slipped into green velvet Manolo Blahnik pumps, and wore her hair in soft, loose curls.
