Kate Middleton and Prince William, 37, have both continued their work as senior royals during the coronavirus lockdown. During virtual videos, royal fans may have noticed a big change the Duchess of Cambridge has made with her jewellery.

The Duchess of Cambridge has sported many pieces of stunning jewellery over the years and she has continued to do this while lockdown.

Although she has worn lavish royal jewels before, Kate has now opted for subtle looks, Kate Stacey, Head of Buying at Pure Collection told Express.co.uk.

She said: “Kate’s jewellery choices have been paired down during lockdown.

“She is sporting simple gold daytime earrings on her calls, over anything extravagant.

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“Her jewellery choices are measured anyway, as is her trademark style, but I think she truly understands the UK mood – it is not a time for statement jewellery.”

While the mother-of-three has toned down her jewellery, she has still managed to make a statement with the pieces chosen.

Kate continued: “Jewellery is important, Kate chose to wear some elegant gold daytime earrings which really worked to compliment her tanned, glowing skin.”

While on calls, Kate has been commended for her outfits and has been seen in some bright and colourful looks.

“The Duchess of Cambridge has also opted for detailing around the neck and shoulders on many items too,” Kate explained.

“The Sandro cardigan is a good example of this, refined and not overly fussy it is classic Kate.

“The scalloped edge elevates the piece nicely, demonstrating it’s all in the details when dressing from the shoulders up.”

How did Kate Middleton become a royal?

Early life

Kate Middleton, or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born on 9 January 1982 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England.

She was born to Michael and Carole Middleton, a former flight dispatcher and air hostess. The couple founded a party supplies company, Party Pieces, in 1987 – now estimated to be worth £30 million.

Kate has a younger sister Pippa Matthews, 34, and a younger brother James Middleton, 31.

Education

Kate and her family moved to Amman, Jordan, in 1984, where the future Duchess was educated at an English-speaking nursery school.

After moving back to Berkshire the family sent Kate to private school, St Andrews School. She went on to briefly study at Downe House before moving onto Marlborough College where she boarded.

For university the young Kate attended the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. Here she was awarded an undergraduate MA (2:1 Hons) in history of art.

Relationship with Prince William

Kate met Prince William when they were both studying at St Andrews, and both living in St Salvator’s Hall. Famously, William reportedly took a fancy to Kate after she wore a see-through dress during a fashion show.

In 2003 the couple began dating and lived together during their second year of university.

The couple split in April 2007, however, in October they were back together.

Wedding

Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with his late mother Princess Diana’s engagement ring in October 2010. The couple were holidaying in Kenya at the time.

On 29 April 2011 they married at Westminster Abbey with a whopping 26 million watching the event live.

Kate wore an Alexander McQueen dress worth a reported £250,000 on the big day.

Kate assumed the title “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge” and also become the Duchess of Cambridge on the day.