On 29th April 2011, Catherine Middleton walked down the aisle to marry Prince William, her wedding outfit captivated millions worldwide. While her Alexander McQueen gown and the Cartier Halo Tiara garnered much attention, her wedding earrings held deep personal significance.
Commissioned by her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, the earrings were crafted by London-based jeweller Robinson Pelham. The design features stylised oak leaves with a pear-shaped diamond drop and an acorn with diamonds suspended in the centre.
This motif draws directly from the Middleton family’s coat of arms, which includes acorns and oak leaves representing strength and England’s national tree. The three acorns specifically symbolise the Middletons’ three children: Catherine, Pippa and James.
The earrings were meticulously designed to complement the Cartier Halo Tiara, lent to Catherine by Elizabeth II for her wedding day. The diamond scrolls of the tiara are echoed in the oak leaf design of the earrings.
Beyond the big day in April 2011, the wedding earrings have remained a cherished part of Catherine’s jewellery collection. She has chosen to wear them on significant occasions, including in June 2016 to the Order of the Garter Service and in April 2019 for the Easter service at St. George’s Chapel.
