![Catherine, Princess of Wales pictured during her visit to Carrickfergus on October 6, 2022 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate01.jpg?resize=1200%2C851&ssl=1)
The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Northern Ireland on Thursday, and Kate mixed pink and gold jewelry with shades of blue for the occasion.
![Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (R) wave to members of the public during a walkabout in Carrickfergus, as part of a visit to Northern Ireland, on October 6, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Royal visits to Northern Ireland generally aren’t announced ahead of time (for security reasons). William and Kate made their first visit to the country since the death of the late Queen and their accession to the Wales title on October 6.
![rince William, Prince of Wales (R) and Catherine, Princess of Wales (2nd R), speak to Martina McIlkenny, Care Team Manager and Renee Quinn, PIPS Executive Director, during a visit to PIPS Suicide Prevention (PIPS Charity) in Belfast which works across communities in the city and throughout Northern Ireland to provide crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm, as part of the royal visit to Northern Ireland on October 6, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate03.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
In Belfast, the couple visited PIPS Suicide Prevention, a charity which offers crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales laughs with a volunteer during a visit to PIPS Suicide Prevention (PIPS Charity) in Belfast which works across communities in the city and throughout Northern Ireland to provide crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm, as part of the royal visit to Northern Ireland on October 6, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate04.jpg?resize=1200%2C902&ssl=1)
During the visit, Kate helped to assemble care packages, called “Little Boxes of Hope.”
![Catherine, Princess of Wales makes a cocktail as she visits the Trademarket outdoor market, as part of the royal visit to Northern Ireland on October 6, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1738&ssl=1)
Next, the couple headed to the Trademarket outdoor market, where they competed to see who could make a signature cocktail the fastest.
![Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, make cocktails during a visit to the Trademarket outdoor market, as part of the royal visit to Northern Ireland on October 6, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate06.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
(William was the winner.)
![Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales meet with members of the public during a walkabout in Carrickfergus, as part of a visit to Northern Ireland, on October 6, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate07.jpg?resize=1200%2C804&ssl=1)
Next, William and Kate headed to Carrickfergus, a town in County Antrim with special meaning to them. On their wedding day in April 2011, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed a trio of titles on William: Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, and Baron Carrickfergus, representing England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Wales is now represented by his newest title, of course.)
![Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Vice Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Miranda Gordon, during a visit to Carrick Connect, a youth charity based in Carrickfergus which offers support services to local young people experiencing social or emotional difficulties, as part of a visit to Northern Ireland, on October 6, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate08.jpg?resize=1200%2C770&ssl=1)
They were joined by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Miranda Gordon, for a visit to Carrick Connect, a youth charity that offers support services to local young people experiencing social or emotional difficulties. During the engagement, Kate got the chance to cuddle one of the youngest local residents.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she speaks with staff during her visit to the PIPS (Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm) charity with Prince William, Prince of Wales on October 06, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1665&ssl=1)
With her blue blouse and coat, Kate chose a pair of contrasting earrings in shades of pink and gold.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales pictured during her visit to Carrickfergus on October 6, 2022 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1566&ssl=1)
These are the Mini Pyramid Charm Hoop Earrings from the brand Missoma. Made of gold-plated vermeil over sterling silver, the earrings are set with rhodochrosite, a mineral with a variegated rosy-brown color. She’s had the earrings in her jewelry box since September 2020.
![Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales holds her handbag during a visit to PIPS Suicide Prevention (PIPS Charity), in Belfast, which works across communities in the city and throughout Northern Ireland to provide crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm, as part of the royal visit to Northern Ireland, on October 6, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1010-02-kate11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1681&ssl=1)
We also got an excellent close-up of Kate’s signature rings during Thursday’s visit: her iconic sapphire engagement ring, plus her gold wedding band and (hidden a bit beneath her engagement ring) her diamond eternity band.
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