Kate Middleton is back in burgundy. On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales, 42, emerged from a long absence from royal duties while battling cancer wearing the symbolic deep red color from head to toe and some special jewels.

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Kate aren’t the only British Royals who had a penchant for these jewels, however. In 1982, the Queen loaned both the choker and earrings to Princess Diana for a State Visit at Buckingham Palace. Kate also paid homage to Diana on Tuesday by wearing her sapphire ring which was a gift from William upon their engagement.

As Buckingham Palace confirms Camilla was suffering from a form of pneumonia, the Waleses step up to kick off the state visit.

Kate Middleton has a busy day today as she returns to a fuller royal schedule after undergoing chemotherapy earlier this year. This morning, the Princess of Wales joined her husband, Prince William, for a ceremonial welcome to kick-off to the two-day visit of Emir of the State of Qatar,

Perhaps no one best displays the power of a compelling sartorial symbol than Princess Kate. In the months since she announced the end of her chemotherapy treatment for her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales’s public appearances have been few and far between.

Months after completing chemotherapy, Kate Middleton joined Prince William at the ceremonial welcome for Qatar state visit.