Childhood friend who became her (and Kate’s) jeweller

DeSiGNeR Kiki McDonough knew Diana from the age of 16 and was a friend of her sisters. So it was understandable the young Princess, increasingly in need of everyday jewels, turned to her for help.

Diana owned three pairs of earrings by Kiki, including this pearl and amethyst set, which she wore the day her separation from Charles was announced in 1992.

Kate also owns a £600 pair of gold hoops by Kiki, worn following Charlotte’s birth in 2015, and last year at a Battle of the Somme anniversary (above).