Kate Middleton wore earrings by designer who started business with a loan from the Prince’s Trust

Catherine Princess of Wales at Harvard University wearing houndstooth dress and bespoke hoops. — Kate has made thoughtful choices with her jewellery (Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)

Kate Middleton always looks stylish when she steps out in public and has some favourite designers she regularly champions.

And last week, she quietly showed her support for a young British jewellery designer, who started her business with a loan from the Prince’s Trust, founded by Kate’s father-in-law, King Charles.

It’s been revealed that the gold hoops were designed by Lenique Louis, from South London, who received a £2,000 loan in 2009 to kick start her business.

Kate wore a bespoke version of the £285 Gold Spine hoop earrings for her trip to Harvard in Massachusetts.

They perfectly complimented her showstopping dress, a custom houndstooth gown by Emilia Wickstead.

The unusual hoops sit alongside other iconic jewels in the collection Kate’s taken to America.

Catherine Princess of Wales wearing bespoke gold hoops. — The hoops are the creation of young British designer, Lenique Louis (Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)

Catherine Princess of Wales visit to The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA - 02 Dec 2022, wearing a houndstooth dress. — The Princess of Wales wore a custom dress by Emilia Wickstead for her trip to Harvard University (Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)

On her arrival at Logan International Airport, in Boston, she opted for a pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings, that were previously owned by Princess Diana.

And for the Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, she wore a showstopping emerald and diamond choker which was again once owned by Princess Diana, given as a wedding gift by Queen Elizabeth.

Lenique Louis smiling, wearing a pair of gold hoops. — Lenique Louis (left) has been supported by the Prince’s Trust (Picture: Instagram @leniquelouisjewellery)

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) — Kate has made bold jewellery choice (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

During the Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to the US, Kate has been supporting British designers, particularly favouring heritage materials and prints – including a standout tartan Burberry frock while meeting Mayor Michelle Wu.

However, she has also been showing her love for American creativity, wearing American designer Gabriela Hearst who is also a favourite of her sister-in-law’s, Meghan Markle.

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