Former Vogue editor Suzy Menkes criticizes Kate Middleton's jewelry choices as a 'letdown.

 

"Menkes says, 'She gives the impression that she only puts it on when she absolutely has to.'"

The Princess of Wales has been criticized as a "letdown" in her approach to jewelry.

During a recent episode of her podcast Creative Conversations, former Vogue editor and fashion critic Suzy Menkes discussed Kate Middleton's recent style choices with British Vogue's jewelry editor Carol Woolton. As a senior member of the royal family, it was assumed that Kate would have access to some of the finest jewels in the country.

"The Princess of Wales is a bit disappointing when it comes to jewelry," Menkes commented. "She gives the impression that she only wears it when absolutely necessary."

The 79-year-old critic continued, "I can picture her looking stunning in one of those gowns behind the scenes, and then making a face as if to say, 'Do I really have to wear this?'"

"She doesn't exude any sense of adoration for jewelry or seem particularly pleased to wear it," Menkes remarked.

Comparatively, Menkes suggested that Queen Camilla appears to be much more interested in jewelry, stating, "[Kate] doesn't seem to have the same joy as Camilla when it comes to wearing jewelry."

She continued, "With the new Queen, there's now a chance to explore the jewels. We might imagine that the wife of the next in line to the throne would have something very special, so will we see Catherine wearing more dramatic and personal jewelry? I don't know. With things of beauty, you either love it or you don't."

Later in the podcast, Menkes delved into the controversy surrounding the royal family's jewelry collection, which has been a subject of discussion over the years. "It's one of those peculiar secrets," she commented. "It's not openly talked about, and I understand why because some of the pieces have questionable origins. They originated from India."

"I won't outright say they were stolen, but it's possible that they were acquired by the British Royal Family during a time when they were taking over the country and obtaining jewels they deemed attractive to bring back to England," Menkes explained.