There is no better time than now to invest in a playful piece of summer jewellery, and Princess Catherine’s latest outing has provided plenty of inspiration. The Princess of Wales, 44, paid a visit to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust on Thursday, but it was her striking bee earrings that immediately caught my attention.

According to reports, the royals bespoke Vanleles earrings could be worth anywhere between £12,000 and £27,000 - a price tag that is firmly out of reach for most of us. Thankfully, I have found a chic high street alternative that captures a similar feel for just £32.

The Bee huggie earrings from Fable England feature a gold-tone bee charm suspended from delicate huggie hoops, creating a playful yet elegant finish. Crafted with a 22ct worn gold-plated finish, they feel luxurious without the royal-sized price tag and are exactly the sort of piece that can elevate everything from a simple white shirt to a summer wedding guest outfit.

While there are a few noticeable differences, the resemblance is hard to ignore. Princess Catherine’s bespoke earrings featured a detachable honeycomb drop beneath the bee motif, something the Fable England design does not include. Instead, these earrings feature a softer, more rounded drop, while subtle crystal detailing adds an extra touch of sparkle.

The overall silhouette is also slightly more delicate than Catherine’s statement-making pair, but they still capture the whimsical nature-inspired aesthetic that made the royal’s earrings such a talking point.

At £32, they offer a stylish way to channel Princess Catherine’s latest jewellery moment without spending the equivalent of a house deposit.