Princess Charlene rarely appears in public at the Queen’s funeral

Princess Charlene of Monaco paid her last respects Queen Elizabeth II.

The former Olympian entered Westminster Abbey in London on September 19 hand in hand with her husband Albert II, Prince of Monaco to celebrate Her Majesty’s life during her funeral. (You can watch the funeral here.)

Charlene, 44, wore a traditional black ankle-length dress with a diamond brooch, black hat and veil, while Albert, 64, wore a formal state uniform. She completed the look with black heels and black tights. Her brooch consisted of red and diamond stones, seemingly a subtle tribute to the flag of Monaco.

Following the Queen’s death on September 8, Charlene paid tribute to the late monarch on social media.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a truly great lady whose dedication and service was recognized around the world during her 70-year reign,” she wrote on Instagram on September 9. post. “Today my thoughts are with her family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the British people.”