Princess Catherine drew widespread attention during the recent state visit after stepping out wearing a historic piece of royal jewellery that had not been seen in public for nearly four decades.

Royal watchers quickly identified the item as a rarely worn masterpiece from the Royal Collection, last publicly recorded more than 30 years ago. Its reappearance immediately sparked excitement among historians, fashion commentators and long-time followers of royal tradition, with many praising the Princess of Wales for honouring the heritage of the monarchy through her choice.

Photographs from the event circulated widely across social media, with viewers describing her look as “elegant”, “timeless” and “a perfect nod to royal history”.

However, alongside the admiration, online speculation began to circulate suggesting that Queen Camilla had been “angry” or “upset” by the attention surrounding Princess Catherine. No official sources, palace representatives or accredited royal correspondents have supported those claims.

Royal commentators have since urged caution, pointing out that brief camera shots and still images from formal events are often misinterpreted, particularly during high-profile state occasions where protocol, seating arrangements and movement are carefully choreographed.

“There is no public evidence of any disagreement or tension,” one royal observer noted. “Large ceremonial events involve many senior members of the Royal Family, and the focus of coverage naturally shifts between them throughout the day.”

The jewellery itself is believed to have been selected in keeping with diplomatic tradition, as senior royal women often wear historically significant pieces during major state visits. Such choices are typically coordinated in advance and approved as part of official planning.

Princess Catherine has previously been praised for using fashion and royal heirlooms to highlight continuity within the monarchy, while also maintaining a modern public image. Her appearance during the visit was widely covered as a reflection of that balance.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla continued her own programme of engagements during the visit, carrying out her duties alongside King Charles in line with the official schedule released by the Palace.

Despite the dramatic online headlines, royal experts stress that there is no indication of personal rivalry or discomfort between the two women. They describe the event as a successful and carefully managed state occasion, focused on diplomacy, tradition and public representation.