![The Princess of Wales waves as she and the Prince of Wales depart Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre on February 28, 2023 in Port Talbot, Wales (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate01.jpg?resize=1200%2C780&ssl=1)
William and Kate headed to Wales ahead of St. David’s Day this week, and Kate took the opportunity to dig deep into her jewelry box for a pair of retro royal earrings.
![The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre to hear about how sport and exercise can support mental health and wellbeing on February 28, 2023 in Port Talbot, Wales (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1799&ssl=1)
After spending the day in Cardiff at the Six Nations Rugby Match last weekend, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in south Wales on Tuesday for another series of royal engagements. They both wore daffodils, because their visit took place on the eve of St. David’s Day, the feast of Wales’s patron saint.
![The Princess of Wales tours Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre on February 28, 2023 in Pontyclun, Wales (Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1199&ssl=1)
Many of Tuesday’s engagements were connected to community and mental health initiatives. In Pontyclun, the couple toured the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, which helps those dealing with addiction.
![The Princess of Wales plants seeds as she visits the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, in Llanharan, near Pontyclun, in Wales, on February 28, 2023 (IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate04.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Kate planted Sweet William seeds (wink, wink) in a new therapy garden at the center, which is being developed with the support of the Royal Foundation.
![The Prince and Princess of Wales take part in a spin class during a visit to the Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre in Port Talbot, on February 28, 2023 (JACOB KING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate05.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
In Port Talbot, the royal couple headed to the Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre, where they took part in a spin class demonstration.
![The Princess of Wales looks at her winner's trophy after beating the Prince of Wales at a spin class during a visit to Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre in Port Talbot, Wales on February 28, 2023 (Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1692&ssl=1)
Kate was victorious in the competition, earning a tiny little trophy to celebrate.
![The Prince and Princess of Wales take part in a spin class during a visit to the Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre in Port Talbot, on February 28, 2023 (JACOB KING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate07.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
She also congratulated her husband on a good effort.
![The Princess of Wales greets a family as she departs Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre on February 28, 2023 in Port Talbot, Wales (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1286&ssl=1)
The couple met members of the public during a walkabout at the center. Kate was photographed chatting with a baby in an adorable red sweater and hat.
![The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for pictures with rescue workers in front of a helicopter during a visit to the headquarters of the Wales Air Ambulance charity in Llanelli, Wales on February 28, 2023 (PAUL EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate09.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
The couple also made a stop at the headquarters of the Welsh Air Ambulance charity in Llanelli. William is the organization’s new royal patron. It’s his first new Welsh patronage since becoming Prince of Wales, and it’s a natural choice, as he worked as an air ambulance pilot for several years.
![The Princess of Wales visits the headquarters of the Wales Air Ambulance charity, to meet emergency workers, volunteers and support workers on February 28, 2023 in Llanelli, Wales (Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate10.jpg?resize=1200%2C2527&ssl=1)
The princess wore a cream and black ensemble for the visit. Her skirt was another houndstooth moment, following the red and white houndstooth coat she wore for the rugby match last weekend.
![The Princess of Wales speaks with members of the public as they visit the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, in Llanharan, near Pontyclun, in Wales, on February 28, 2023 (IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1679&ssl=1)
She looked way, way back in her jewelry archives for a pair of earrings to wear for Tuesday’s visit, opting for earrings that we first saw her wear more than a decade ago.
![The Princess of Wales arrive at Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre on February 28, 2023 in Pontyclun, Wales (Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate12.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The earrings come from the jewelry firm Heavenly London, formerly known as Heavenly Necklaces. It specializes in sophisticated costume jewelry pieces. Both Kate and Sophie Wessex have been known to sport pieces from the brand. (In fact, Sophie owns and frequently wears her own pair of the same earrings from the company.)
![The Princess of Wales arrive at Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre on February 28, 2023 in Pontyclun, Wales (Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate13.jpg?resize=566%2C676&ssl=1)
Here’s a closer look at the earrings worn by Kate in Wales. They feature resin pearl drops suspended from diamond-like crystals bezel set in rhodium-plated sterling silver.
![The Pearl and ‘Diamond’ Earrings (Heavenly London)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate17.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&ssl=1)
Here’s a look at the earrings as depicted on the brand’s website. The site nods to the fact that Kate has the earrings in her collection by simply calling them “the famous ones.” They currently retail for $112 USD.
![The Duchess of Cambridge views the annual summer exhibition, which features her wedding dress and jewels, at Buckingham Palace on July 22, 2011 (JOHN STILLWELL/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate16.jpg?resize=1200%2C1490&ssl=1)
We first saw Kate—then the Duchess of Cambridge—wearing the earrings as she toured the Buckingham Palace exhibition of her wedding dress and jewels in the summer of 2011.
![The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St Paul's Cathedral for a service of thanksgiving to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on June 5, 2012 in London, England (Tim Hales - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate15.jpg?resize=1200%2C1832&ssl=1)
Her most high-profile appearance in the earrings took place in June 2012, when she wore them for a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Just a few days later, she also wore them for the wedding of one of William’s cousins, Emily McCorquodale.
![The Princess of Wales waves as she and the Prince of Wales depart Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre on February 28, 2023 in Port Talbot, Wales (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-0303-01-kate14.jpg?resize=1200%2C1517&ssl=1)
This week’s appearance marks the first time that Kate has worn the earrings in public since 2012. It’s so interesting to see her reaching for pieces that she favored more than a decade ago!
Stay tuned: we’ll be covering Kate’s St. David’s Day brooch appearance here on Sunday!
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