Princess Kate paid a touching tribute to her late grandfather at Monday's 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations.
Kate wore a golden Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm brooch featuring Air Force wings on her lapel.
The subtle accessory honoured her grandfather, Ronald Goldsmith, who served as a fighter pilot during World War Two.
The meaningful gesture was one of Kate's characteristic ways of incorporating sentiment into her royal attire.
Carole Middleton's father honoured by Princess Kate in touching tribute
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The brooch served as a poignant reminder of her family's personal connection to the war being commemorated at the event.
It was a low-key but significant nod to her family heritage amidst the formal royal occasion.
Ronald Goldsmith died in 2003 at the age of 72, following an eight-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
The degenerative disease had a profound impact on Kate's grandfather.
Princess Kate pictured on VE Day on Mondau
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Speaking about his father, Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith said: "Dad was always so entertaining and full of life, but MSA robbed him both physically and emotionally. It was heartbreaking to watch."
He added: "Even though he had been ill for eight years, it was a huge shock when he died. Sadly, he was very poorly by the time Kate began dating William, and he never lived to see the royal wedding, but he would have been thrilled."
The Princess looked elegant at the event in a deep purple Emilia Wickstead coat dress. The stylish outfit featured a belted waist and pleated skirt.
She complemented the ensemble with a Sean Barrett hat adorned with a bow. Kate completed her look with tan Ralph Lauren heels.
Princess Kate's brooch can be seen clearly here
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Royal fashion enthusiasts may recognise the outfit, as the Princess previously wore the same ensemble in 2022.
She had chosen it for a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
As always, the Princess of Wales managed to look both sophisticated and appropriate for the solemn commemorative occasion.
The VE Day celebrations marked one of Princess Kate's first major royal engagements since completing her chemotherapy treatment last year.
She joined Prince William, Princess Anne and the Duchess of Edinburgh for what became something of a family reunion.
The event commemorated 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
Kate's appearance at such a significant national occasion signals her gradual return to public royal duties.
Princess Kate has been carefully selecting her public appearances following her treatment
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Her presence alongside other senior royals demonstrated the family's united front at the commemorative event.
The Princess has been carefully selecting her public appearances following her treatment.
This engagement allowed her to honour both national history and her personal family connection to the war.
