In September 2022, Kate was once again seen paying tribute to Diana when she met with Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s First Lady, at Buckingham Palace. She wore one of Diana’s iconic three-strand pearl bracelets, a piece commonly associated with mourning.

According to Metro, the bracelet was originally inherited by Prince William after Diana’s passing before he later gifted it to Kate. Princess Diana first wore the bracelet during her visit to Hong Kong with King Charles III.

As the future Queen Consort, Kate’s role in the royal family is more significant than ever. According to Town & Country, she may even inherit Diana’s beloved title as the “People’s Princess.” The Telegraph noted that her comparisons to Diana have sparked discussions about her potentially carrying on the legacy of her late mother-in-law.

Kate has already proven to be an invaluable member of the royal family. As Page Six reported, The Diana Chronicles author Tina Brown emphasized just how vital Kate is to the monarchy, stating that if she ever stepped away like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did, “it would be a disaster.” Brown added:

“It would, I think, crumble at the moment without her because she’s the only modern, beautiful woman who’s well-educated, substantial in herself, who’s actually wanting to commit herself to the rigors of this institution. Not many young women could do that.”

Despite the frequent comparisons, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl explained that Kate isn’t trying to replicate Diana. Speaking to Express, she shared:

“I think one of the great strengths of Kate, and one of her real successes, is that she hasn’t followed in Diana’s footsteps. I think she was so aware of the comparison right from the outset, but despite the weight of that engagement ring on her finger, and the significance that that holds and the comparisons it inevitably draws, she is actually a very different woman.”

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