KEY POINT
- Catherine wore the purple Jenny Packham gown to the London premiere of Digger on Sept. 22, 2026.
- She paired the dress with the Queen Mother’s amethyst, diamond and pearl sautoir.
- The necklace was given to Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon by Queen Alexandra as a wedding gift in 1923.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, stepped onto the London red carpet in a flowing amethyst Jenny Packham gown, pairing the dramatic look with a historic royal necklace.
The gown featured flowing chiffon layers and an open back design, creating a softer silhouette for the Princess of Wales during the film premiere. Its deep amethyst shade also provided a direct visual connection with the gemstones in her necklace.
The appearance continued Catherine’s long association with Jenny Packham for major evening occasions. Her previous Jenny Packham appearances have included the gold gown worn at the London premiere of No Time to Die in 2021.
The Historic Necklace
The jewellery carried a separate royal story. Queen Alexandra presented the pearl, diamond and amethyst sautoir to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, the year of her marriage. Historical records document Elizabeth wearing the necklace, while later appearances helped return the piece to public attention.
Queen Camilla previously wore the same necklace at the Skyfall premiere in 2012, making Catherine’s appearance another notable use of a historic royal jewel.
The Princess and Prince William attended the Digger premiere at Leicester Square, where the event supported the Film and TV Charity. Tatler reported that the charity provides financial and other support to people working across the film, television and cinema industries.
Catherine completed the ensemble with long curls, echoing the gown’s flowing chiffon and keeping the jewellery and purple colour palette central to the overall look.
