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Kate Middleton has a movie-star moment in rarely seen royal jewels at ‘Digger’ premiere

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Minton, M. (2026, September 22). Kate Middleton has a movie-star moment in rarely seen royal jewels at ‘Digger’ premiere. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/22/style/kate-middleton-wows-in-purple-dress-and-rarely-seen-royal-necklace-at-digger-premiere/

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Kate Middleton attended the London premiere of the film “Digger” on Tuesday, wearing a custom purple Jenny Packham gown and the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, which is rarely seen publicly. The necklace was given as a wedding gift to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 by Queen Alexandra. Middleton also wore her Collingwood pearl drop earrings. Prince William accompanied his wife at the event, where they met actors such as Tom Cruise and Jesse Plemons. This marks Middleton’s first red carpet appearance since February’s BAFTA Awards.

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On October 3, Prince William and Princess Kate, also known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new film "Digger" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in central London. The event was a charity screening for The Film and TV Charity, which aims to create healthier working environments in the entertainment industry.

Kate wore a stunning custom purple Jenny Packham gown that featured pleated bodice, cape-like sleeves, and a floor-sweeping skirt. She accessorized with the Queen Mother's Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, a heart-shaped piece given to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Queen Alexandra on her wedding day in 1923.

Cruise greeted William and Kate alongside director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. During the event, Cruise complimented William on his jacket, saying "Great jacket," to which William replied with a mention of their previous meeting at the premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick." Additionally, Cruise was seen helping Kate down the stairs to the cinema.

While walking into the screening venue, Kate narrowly avoided tripping when Claire Tavernier, the chairman of The Film and TV Charity, accidentally stepped on her gown. Despite this mishap, Kate laughed it off and continued with grace, showing resilience and poise in front of the cameras. The event also included a brief chat between cast members Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, and Emma D'Arcy with the royal couple before the screening began. Sir David Beckham was also among the attendees at the star-studded event.

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Kate Middleton attended the London premiere of “Digger” Tuesday, looking radiant in a custom purple long-sleeved Jenny Packham gown. asserted

Middleton → attend → gown

The design featured sheer, voluminous sleeves and the Princess of Wales, 44, pulled her hair into an elegant half-up style that cascaded into waves and showed off her beloved Collingwood pearl drop earrings. But asserted

that → feature → earrings

star of her ensemble might’ve been the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, a dazzling piece of jewelry that has rarely been seen in the public. uncertain

that → see → public

The necklace features of pearls alongside diamonds and amethyst, all framing a heart-shaped gemstone pendant. asserted

all → feature → pendant

It was a wedding gift from Queen Alexandra to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, given to the future Queen Mother in 1923. asserted

It → give → 1923

The precious piece is one royal jewel that’s oft left locked up. asserted

that → leave → ?

It was last worn publicly by Queen Camilla at the 2012 premiere of “Skyfall.” asserted

It → wear → Skyfall

Like the Princess of Wales, she also chose to match her outfit to her necklace, wearing a violet velvet long-sleeved dress. asserted

she → choose → dress

Middleton was in attendance with husband Prince William, who wore a black velvet jacket and bowtie. asserted

who → wear → jacket

The couple mingled on the red carpet with the cast, including Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons and Emma D’Arcy. asserted

couple → mingle → Cruise

This is the first red carpet appearance for Middleton in months; she previously attended February’s BAFTA Awards in a blush Gucci gown. asserted

she → attend → gown

Kate Middleton has a movie-star moment in rarely seen royal jewels at ‘Digger’ premiere

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