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Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Reason why Kate Middleton wore Coronation earrings 'wrong way around'

Kate Middleton had all eyes on her at the Coronation as royal fans noticed her poignant tribute to Princess Diana.

But now one royal expert has suggested a 'mistake' some spotted was actually deliberate - as it was the Princess of Wales' way of 'taking a new direction' while honouring Prince William's mother.

The royal wore her stunning pearl and diamond earrings and some online thought they were being worn the wrong way around.

The Collingwood jewellery were gifted to then-Lady Diana ahead of her wedding to Charles.

They were then gifted to thrilled Kate following her marriage to William.

Royal fans noted a nod to Princess Diana at the Coronation (Getty Images)
She wore the earrings at various royal engagements (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

Speculation started to swirl that the earrings were the same pair Diana wore with her famous ‘revenge dress’.

Rumours they were the ones she wore at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 have since has been proven to be incorrect, but much was made of the stunning accessory.

Diana did wear the earrings to a fundraising dinner in Sydney in 1996, and was snapped in them at a Gala dinner held by The American Red Cross and while on a tour of Korea.

Fans were suggesting the the new Princess of Wales made a rare wardrobe error last weekend.

But the Daily Mail report that Kate in fact, just wanted to put her own spin on things - and it wasn't the mistake many suggested.

She dazzled on the balcony at Buckingham Palace (Robin Utrecht/dana press/REX/Shutterstock)
But the earrings were not worn by Diana with her 'revenge dress' in 1994 (Getty Images)

Right from the outset a Palace source says Her Royal Highness ‘appreciates the history’ of the role but wanted to ‘create her own path’.

The rest of Kate's outfit included a formal robe alongside an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and threadwork embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs.

She topped off the breathtaking gown with a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen Headpiece with silver bullion, crystal and silver threadwork three-dimensional leaf embroidery.

The headpiece Kate wore even twinned with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who donned a smaller version of the headpiece as well as a matching Alexander McQueen dress.

Kate had no formal role in the Coronation ceremony, although was no doubt looking on with pride as her husband, the Prince of Wales, and eldest son George took part.

After the ceremony, Kate along with William, George, Charlotte and Louis will join the procession back to Buckingham Palace behind the gold state coach.

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