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Kate Wears Kiki in Northern Ireland

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William and Kate attend a garden party in Northern Ireland (Photo: Carrie Davenport/Getty Images)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to Northern Ireland on Monday, where they attended a garden party at Hillsborough Castle. Kate wore two familiar pieces of jewelry, but she also debuted yet another new pair of earrings.

Photo: Philip Toscano – WPA Pool/Getty Images

William and Kate actualy began their day at the US Embassy in London, where they signed a book of condolence for the victims of the Orlando shooting massacre. Kate wore her “Lauren” earrings by Kiki McDonough.

And then the Cambridges headed to Belfast and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’s Garden Party at Hillsborough. Kate wore a new pair of Kiki McDonough earrings: the Eden Diamond Flower and Citrine Drop Earrings. A similar pair with lemon quartz drops retailed on the firm’s website for £2,900.

Photo: Carrie Davenport/Getty Images

Kate also wore the gold and emerald Irish Guards Shamrock Brooch pinned to her lapel.

Photo: Carrie Davenport/Getty Images

And here’s one more view of both the brooch and the earrings. What do you think of these new Kiki additions?

Royal Ascot Jewels 2016: Day 1

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Royal Ascot, Day 1 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Happy Hat Christmas, everybody! Here’s a look at the jewelry (and chapeaux) we saw on display from the royals on the first day of Royal Ascot.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Queen wore one of her very favorite brooches: the gold and diamond Frosted Sunflower (or Dahlia) Brooch.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Duchess of Cornwall also picked a favorite piece from her jewelry box: the five-stranded pearl necklace with the grand diamond and pink topaz clasp. She paired the necklace with her diamond and pearl drop earrings.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Princess Royal wore a lovely neutral coat with golden jewels (plus a pearl necklace and a badge from the Jockey Club). Here’s a closer look at her brooch/earring set:

Photos: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Both pieces feature ribbon-like gold motifs and cabochon gemstones (possibly sapphires). The star-shaped brooch has diamond points, while the earrings have pearl drops.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Countess of Wessex wore her Dior earrings and brooch. Both pieces are made of resin beads and crystals.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

She also wore a gold bangle bracelet from the Tiffany T collection on her right wrist.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Princess Beatrice was the only York sister in attendance; she wore a stack of delicate chain bracelets on her right wrist. Her hat also looks to be embellished with constellation-esque rhinestones.

Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

Prince Philip even accessorized with a gold tie pin in the shape of an anchor. (You can also see a blurry image of the Duchess of Gloucester behind him.)

Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

Here’s a less-blurry image of Birgitte. She’s wearing rather glam jewels for daytime: a pearl necklace, ruby and diamond drop earrings, a diamond floral brooch that features ruby, sapphire, and emerald stones, and a pair of ruby and diamond clips to fasten her jacket.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

And even Prince Harry got on the accessory train, wearing a pair of beaded bracelets on his right wrist.

Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

Two aristocratic ladies also rode in the Queen’s carriage procession. Above, Viscountess Petersham wears diamond and pearl drop earrings, plus a diamond star brooch. (Trivia: Lady Petersham is married to Viscountess Linley’s brother.)

Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

And the Duchess of Argyll wore small stud earrings with a four-stranded pearl necklace with a round diamond clasp, very similar to one from the Duchess of Cornwall’s collection.

New Racing Brooch for Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth II awards a trophy at Ascot Racecourse (Photo: Getty Images)

Emily Andrews of the Sun reports that the Queen will be given a new brooch during Royal Ascot:

The brooch features a jockey wearing the Queen’s colors riding a diamond-set horse. The brooch was made in Birmingham and is a gift from the Racing Post.