Zara Tindall

Pearls, traditionally thought of as "mourning jewellery" were a popular choice at the Queen funeral with numerous members of the Royal Family opting to wear ...

She opted for a pair of classic pearl studs gifted to her by the Queen. video house tours, wedding videos and baby reveals head to our YouTube page](https://www.youtube.com/user/OKMagazineTV) [For more royal updates, subscribe to our newsletter here](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) It was also the jewellery that Kate, 40, opted to wear to the funeral of Prince Philip in 2021 so is a particularly fitting choice. And [Zara Tindall,](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/zara-tindall) the Queen's eldest granddaughter, was no exception, opting for a simple pair of drop pearl earrings. After the death of her husband Prince Albert, Queen Victoria famously wore black for forty years, teaming it with pearl jewellery which was thought to represent her tears. So the occasion of her funeral was no doubt overwhelming and Zara looked sombre as she arrived at Westminster Abbey. Her monochrome look, which also featured a pillbox hat, bag and gloves, was accessorised with the simple jewellery which the Queen was rarely seen without during her seventy year reign. As they filed into the Abbey, Zara, 41, and Mike, 43, comforted one another by holding hands as they walked towards their seats. [the Princess of Wales](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/kate-middleton) also opted for pearls at her funeral, paying poignant tribute to the late monarch with her choice of a four strand pearl necklace and matching earnings. [The Duchess of Sussex](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/meghan-markle) has also followed the tradition of wearing pearl jewellery despite no longer being a working member of the Royal Family. [the Queen,](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/the-queen) many of the mourners at the funeral of Elizabeth II wore pearls alongside their black ensembles. [Princess Beatrice](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/princess-beatrice) and Eugenie to pay tribute to their beloved Granny.

Zara Tindall arrived at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral wearing all black in accordance with royal protocol at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II wore pearls herself during the funeral and mourning period for her father, King George IV. Traditionally for funerals, members of the royal family wear either pearl or diamond jewelry. As part of the royal mourning dress code, women of the royal family must wear hats or black face veils.

Zara was supported by her husband of over a decade, Mike Tindall, at the service. · Watch Live: The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II · Related articles.

[King Charles looked close to tears](/news/royal/1671135/queen-elizabeth-II-funeral-king-charles-god-save-the-king-royal-latest-vn) as the national anthem was sung towards the end of the state funeral in Westminster Abbey. At one point during the state funeral, Zara's husband, Mike Tindall, looked visibly emotional. [Zara Tindall](/latest/zara-tindall) has been spotted offering comfort to other grieving members of the Royal Family as they wish a final goodbye to the late [Queen Elizabeth II](/latest/queen). [Princess Anne](/latest/princess-anne)’s daughter looked emotional as she was spotted at the service, [wearing a stylised collared coat and hat,](/life-style/style/1671253/zara-tindall-outfit-pearl-earrings-jewellery-queen-funeral) shortly before 11am. Two of the late monarch's great-grandchildren - Prince George and Princess Charlotte - joined their parents the Prince and Princess of Wales at the state funeral. She had been accompanied by her husband at the previous service given by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster ahead of the beginning of the lying-in-state period.

Savannah Phillips, Zara Tindall, Isla Phillips, Lena Tindall, and Mike Tindall arrive for the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth. WPA Pool//Getty Images.

Mike and Zara's other children, [Lena Tindall](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a28610568/lena-tindall-facts/) and [Lucas Tindall](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a39992914/lucas-tindall-facts-queen-elizabeth-great-grandson/), were likely too young to attend. To the funeral, [Princess Charlotte wore a diamond horseshoe brooch](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41276611/princess-charlotte-horseshoe-brooch-significance/) that was gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. [royal kids also attended the Vigil of the Princes this past weekend](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41250644/queen-elizabeth-entire-extended-royal-family-vigil-photos/), when their grandmother Princess Anne stood vigil over her mother Queen Elizabeth's coffin as it lay in state at the Palace of Westminster. [Peter Phillips](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a19814042/peter-phillips-facts/), who was marching in the procession behind the Queen's coffin. Follow her @emburack on [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/emburack)and