The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8 (local time, hereinfollowing), was held at Westminster Abbey in London on the 19th. Her funeral was attended by members of the royal family, government officials, and heads of state.
Catherine, Princess of Wales wore a black coat dress by British brand ALEXANDER McQUEEN. She paired her veiled hat with a pearl choker inherited from Queen Elizabeth. The pearls were a gift from the Japanese government to Queen Elizabeth during her official visit to Japan in 1975, and were made into a four-strand choker by her royal jeweler. A diamond clasp is placed in the center. Princess Catherine wore the choker for the first time following being loaned to her by the Queen in 2017 for the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. rice field. It was also loaned to the late Princess Diana Frances during her official visit to the Netherlands in 1982.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, chose a cape dress by British brand Stella McCartney and a hat by Stephen Jones. Her pearl earrings were said to have been given to her by the Queen in 2018.