Kate Middleton Honors Queen Elizabeth at Ceremony

Kate Middleton made a poignant return to royal duties by honoring the late Queen Elizabeth during a ceremonial welcome for the Emir of Qatar. Dressed in a burgundy coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, she accessorized with Queen Elizabeth's pearl drop earrings and a four-strand pearl choker previously worn by Princess Diana. This event marked her first major public appearance since completing chemotherapy treatment in September. Queen Camilla was absent due to health issues but is expected to attend a state banquet later. Kate's ensemble not only paid tribute to her late mother-in-law but also symbolically linked to Qatar through the use of pearls, significant in Qatari culture. The royal family welcomed the Amir and Sheikha Jawaher with a series of ceremonial engagements, emphasizing diplomatic ties.