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Kate Middleton chose a particularly iconic accessory for her first official engagement since announcing the end of chemotherapy to support the families of the victims of the knife attack in Southport on July 29.
A month after announcing the end of chemotherapy, Kate Middleton has officially returned to work. This Thursday, October 10, the Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to Southport, a town north of Liverpool, which was affected by the tragedy on July 29; Three little girls between the ages of 6 and 9 died and 11 people were injured as a result of the knife attack. by a 17-year-old during a dance class.
Accompanied by Prince William, Kate Middleton met the families of the three little girls to reassure them of their support. “As parents, we cannot imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport are going through today,” the couple wrote on Instagram in July.
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In addition to her words of support, the mother of George, Charlotte and Louis made a particularly symbolic choice during this official outing. To accessorize her polka dot dress and Alexander McQueen pea coat, the princess chose gold earrings by Catherine Zoraida. Earrings in the shape of ferns, which she had already worn several times, and which would have a special meaning in her eyes.
“The Importance of Family Ties”
According to the magazine Tatler the fern represents “the importance of family ties” and “hope for the next generation.” Depending on the culture, this plant will also represent endurance, growth, or even the natural embodiment of resilience in the face of adversity, especially because it can grow in difficult conditions.
A hidden meaning that is entirely appropriate in the context of this visit, and a way for Kate Middleton to convey difficult emotions while maintaining a certain restraint imposed by royal protocol.
Source: Le Figaro
