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Royal Tour of India and Bhutan: Kaziranga National Park Tour

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William and Kate tour Kaziranga National Park (Photo: Heathcliff O’Malley – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

On William and Kate’s first morning in Assam, they climbed into an open jeep to take a tour of Kaziranga National Park.

Photo: Heathcliff O’Malley – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Kate wore a very familiar pair of earrings: her citrine drops by Kiki McDonough. Here’s a close-up from the event.

Photo: Heathcliff O’Malley – WPA Pool/Getty Images

She’s been wearing these for years, including her very first official event after the announcement of their engagement. They’re lovely but simple, good for a casual, outdoor event like a park tour.

Royal Tour of India and Bhutan: Bihu Festival Celebration at Kaziranga

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William and Kate’s first engagement after their arrival in Assam was an evening visit to Kaziranga National Park, where they watched performances as a part of a Bihu Festival Celebration at Diphlu River Lodge.

Kate accessorized her Anna Sui dress with a pair of earrings that she’s had since at least 2006. Anna, as usual, was swift with the identification.

Kate’s definitely digging deep into her jewelry box for this tour, reaching for a few pieces that she acquired long before she was an HRH.

It’s a smart move in PR terms — economic disparity in India is such an important and visible issue that debuting tons of new, expensive jewelry could look insensitive — but it also seems like Kate’s getting a chance to wear jewels that are a bit of a departure from the polished royal “uniform” she’s developed over the past five years.

Royal Tour of India and Bhutan: Meeting with Prime Minister Modi

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William and Kate meet Prime Minister Modi (Photo: MONEY SHARMA/AFP/Getty Images)

For their final engagement in New Delhi, William and Kate traveled to Hyderabad House to visit with Prime Minister Modi.

Photo: Dominic Lipinski – Pool/Getty Images

Kate changed her outfit and her jewelry, debuting a brand-new pair of earrings by Kiki McDonough.

Photo: Dominic Lipinski – Pool/Getty Images

According to Rebecca English, the earrings were made by the company especially for Kate to mark the birth of Princess Charlotte last May. The firm is currently advertising a few new pairs of spring earrings in similar shapes. The stones featured in Kate’s pair are green tourmaline and green amethyst.

Photo: Dominic Lipinski – Pool/Getty Images

Kate paired the new earrings with a mint green dress by Temperley London — not sure about the combination of the three shades of green.

Photo: Dominic Lipinski – Pool/Getty Images

Kate wore the same dress and earrings for the couple’s arrival at the airport in Assam.