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The Princess of Wales surprised fans when she wore a pair of cascading earrings from Zara, priced at just £17.99, to the 2023 Bafta Awards on Sunday night (19 February).
Kate Middleton stepped out onto the red carpet alongside the Prince of Wales in a recycled Alexander McQueen gown and black satin gloves, with the high street brand accessories framing her neck.
However, opportunists have taken to eBay to list the same earrings with a huge markup to try and make a quick buck.
The floral-themed Zara earrings have appeared on the resale platform for up to £120, while other listings cost £109 or £106.
On the Zara UK website, the earrings were listed as out of stock as of Sunday night.
It comes after a Sky News presenter who was commentating on the red carpet arrivals said Kate’s outfit included “cascading shoulder embellishments”.
They added: “And her earrings, they’re floral chandelier earrings. Where are they from? Zara! Who would have guessed that? £18, Thomas the producer says. What a bargain, says Amy.”
Kate is a fan of the high street brand, having previously worn items from Zara to events and interviews.
Last June, she wore a £50 Zara blazer while visiting a baby bank in London, her first outing since the platinum jubilee weekend.
Kate first attended the Bafta Awards with Prince William, who is the president of Bafta, in 2017.
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During the event on the weekend, the princess delighted fans when she appeared to give her husband a gentle tap on his behind while on the red carpet.
The rare display of public affection between the couple became a talking point among fans on social media.
One person wrote: “Screaming… she is shameless with her man”, adding a row of laughter emojis.
The 2023 Bafta Awards saw Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front sweep a number of awards, while The Banshees of Inisherin also scooped up several awards, including Best British Film.