However, it was Kate Middleton who won the style stakes, stepping out in a festive brown tartan coat by BLAZÉ Milano and a hat by Juliette Botterill Millinery. Proving that nothing trumps the sophistication of a tonal ensemble, she finished the look with Gianvito Rossi boots and a silk scarf.
It was her earrings, however, that really caught the eye: Kate Middleton wore her Cartier ‘Trinity’ earrings, which were first spotted in January 2025.
The Cartier ‘Trinity’ hoops feature three intertwined bands in 18-carat white, yellow and rose gold, and which retail for just over £3,000. The iconic ‘Trinity’ collection by the French label celebrated its 100th anniversary last year and has a legion of famous fans: Grace Kelly loved her classic ring, as did Romy Schneider; actress Jacqueline Bisset, meanwhile, was often seen in a chunky bracelet from the range.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined at church by their three children
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Most poignantly perhaps, the choice could perhaps be seen as a nod to her mother-in-law, Princess Diana. The late Princess of Wales was fond of the ‘Trinity’ collection and owned a classic ring, which she wore on her little finger.
Stories abound about the origins of the design. Some point to its ancient Celtic roots, while others claim that the interlocking bands are descended from Russian wedding rings. Whatever the truth behind the fables, the legends persist – and the marriage of the three metals, combining different entities into one, has picked up its own symbolism. Indeed, those three hoops have come to represent endless meanings: past, present and future, for instance, as well as love, loyalty and friendship. Either of these interpretations would feel particularly apt for the Princess of Wales.
