{"id":4488,"date":"2026-06-03T15:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/kate-middletons-ruby-jewelry-meaning-at-cancer-research-uk-reception\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:46:09","slug":"kate-middletons-ruby-jewelry-meaning-at-cancer-research-uk-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/kate-middletons-ruby-jewelry-meaning-at-cancer-research-uk-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton&#8217;s ruby jewelry meaning at Cancer Research UK reception"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F06%2F129610364.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Kate Middleton paired a heart-print Rodarte dress with ruby and diamond jewelry for Tuesday\u2019s Cancer Research UK reception. <span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kate Middleton wore her heart on her sleeve \u2014 and around her neck.<\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales, 44, stepped out Tuesday night for a reception celebrating Cancer Research UK in a heart-print Rodarte dress and a ruby and diamond jewelry set with a quietly personal twist.<\/p>\n<p>Middleton joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for the event, her first public outing since a two-day solo trip to Italy in mid-May. Both she and the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2024\/02\/05\/royal-family\/king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer-following-surgery\/\">king<\/a> were diagnosed with cancer in <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2024\/03\/22\/royal-family\/kate-middleton-reveals-she-has-cancer\/\">early 2024<\/a>; the princess announced she was in <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/01\/14\/royal-family\/kate-middleton-reveals-she-is-in-remission-from-cancer-after-surprise-hospital-visit\/\">remission<\/a> in January 2025, while the king\u2019s treatment is ongoing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The drop earrings, reported to be bespoke G Collins &amp; Sons, feature a central ruby framed by a halo of diamonds. <span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Gianvito Rossi suede pumps and a Miu Miu clutch completed the palette of head-to-toe red. <span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>\u201cRubies have long symbolized courage, resilience, and hope,\u201d jewelry designer Alyson Iarrusso told Page Six Style. <span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytheresa.com\/us\/en\/women\/rodarte-printed-silk-twill-midi-dress-red-p01117066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">red silk twill midi dress<\/a> ($1,412) was belted at the waist with puffed sleeves and a trim, 1940s-style silhouette. It was the princess\u2019 first time wearing Rodarte, the Los Angeles-based label founded by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy and beloved by stars like Elle Fanning and Kirsten Dunst.<\/p>\n<p>Middleton carried a red Miu Miu suede clutch and wore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gianvitorossi.com\/us_en\/woman\/shoes\/pumps\/gianvito-105\/G28470.15RIC.CAMROUG_39.5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Gianvito Rossi 105 suede pumps<\/a> ($850) to complete the head-to-toe red palette.<\/p>\n<p>Her ruby and diamond pendant necklace and coordinating drop earrings, both reported to be bespoke G Collins &amp; Sons, added a layer of meaning beyond the color coordination. The earrings feature a central ruby stone framed by a halo of diamonds hanging from a trio of diamonds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Ruby is also Prince George\u2019s July birthstone \u2014 a connection the princess has leaned into at several recent engagements. <span class=\"credit\">PA\/POOL supplied by Splash News \/ SplashNews.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Iarrusso added that the gems \u201cmay represent the optimism and perseverance that have marked her cancer journey.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ruby is the birthstone for July \u2014 the birth month of Middleton\u2019s eldest child, Prince George, who turned 12 last summer. The princess has a well-documented habit of wearing her family members\u2019 birthstones, previously choosing pearls (Prince William\u2019s June stone) and garnet (her own January stone) for meaningful engagements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ruby may represent the optimism and perseverance that have marked her cancer journey, while also serving as a heartfelt nod to her eldest son,\u201d Iarrusso said. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful reminder that the most meaningful jewelry often carries layers of symbolism beyond what we see at first glance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She debuted the earrings in May 2025 for the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/12\/style\/the-sweet-symbolism-behind-kate-middletons-ruby-and-diamond-cluster-earrings-for-armistice-day-2025\/\">80th anniversary of VE Day<\/a>, when Prince George joined her at a Buckingham Palace tea party for World War II veterans, then wore them for <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/12\/style\/the-sweet-symbolism-behind-kate-middletons-ruby-and-diamond-cluster-earrings-for-armistice-day-2025\/\">Armistice Day in November<\/a> \u2014 Prince George\u2019s first time taking part in the Remembrance commemorations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>King Charles, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, hosted the 125th anniversary event as patron of the charity. <span class=\"credit\">PA\/POOL supplied by Splash News \/ SplashNews.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Middleton debuted the earrings in May 2025 for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with Prince George and her other children by her side. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The set also bears a resemblance to a <a href=\"https:\/\/whatkatewore.com\/2017\/07\/17\/the-duchess-wears-alexander-mcqueen-for-poland-arrival-charlotte-george-cute-as-can-be\/\">ruby and diamond pendant, earrings and ring<\/a> Middleton wore during a royal tour of Poland in July 2017, right around Prince George\u2019s fourth birthday. The current pieces have slightly different settings, but the connection is hard to miss.<\/p>\n<p>At the reception, Middleton also spoke with TV presenter Davina McCall, who received the all clear from breast cancer earlier this year. McCall told the princess it was \u201can absolute honor\u201d to meet her.<\/p>\n<p>The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also attended the event, which was hosted by the king in his role as patron of Cancer Research UK since 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/03\/style\/kate-middletons-ruby-jewelry-meaning-at-cancer-research-uk-reception\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate Middleton paired a heart-print Rodarte dress with ruby and diamond jewelry for Tuesday\u2019s Cancer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/129610364.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}