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Princess Catherine spotted without her wedding ring now sparking divorce rumours with prince William

Princess Catherine spotted without her wedding ring now sparking divorce rumours with prince William

Kate Middleton went with Ruler William for an unannounced visit to Southport, Britain, on October 10 to help the local area actually faltering from the stunning mass cutting assault at a Taylor Quick themed yoga and dance class for small children.

Kate Middleton’s missing engagement ring a ‘subtle nod’ about relationship with Prince William
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was spotted without her iconic engagement ring – once owned by the late Princess Diana – during her first official engagement since the end of her chemotherapy treatment

Kate Middleton’s choice to ditch her dazzling and precious engagement ring during a recent public visit set royal fans’ tongues wagging.

But one jewellery expert has revealed that there are not just multiple practical reasons for why the Princess of Wales may have left her iconic engagement ring — which was originally Princess Diana’s — at home, but more personal ones, too.

Kate is known for sporting the breathtaking piece on public occasions except during athletic events or hospital visits, but during what was her first official engagement since the end of her chemotherapy treatment it was noticeably absent. Kate’s surprise appearance saw her join Prince William in Southport, to meet with the families of victims and emergency workers who were caught up in the horrific Southport stabbings, including three little girls who were killed at a Taylor Swift themed party during the summer holidays.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 09: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the ICAP charity day at ICAP on December 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Kate sporting the ring in 2015 

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Kate has worn the new diamond and sapphire ring several times now

Kate has worn the new diamond and sapphire ring several times now 

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And fans who were delighted to see accompanying William once again also noticed she was wearing several ‘eternity bands’ and her wedding ring, but her famous sapphire engagement ring was missing.

Jewellery expert Ella Citron-Thompkins, from Diamonds Factory, told the Mirror: “Recently, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the families of the Southport victims. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that there was something a bit different about the jewellery Kate was wearing on her hand, specifically that she had opted for several ‘eternity bands’, alongside her wedding ring, as opposed to her 12-carat diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

“The Princess of Wales may have chosen to wear the eternity brands to represent her relationship with Prince William surpassing several major milestones – like anniversaries or births – or as a show of love and commitment. With the rumours that have surrounded the couple earlier in the year, this can be seen as a subtle nod to the public by Kate and Will that they are in love more than ever. ”

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on October 10, 2024 in Southport, England. Earlier this year, Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7) and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) died after a mass stabbing at a children's Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 in the Merseyside town of Southport.(Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kate met with victims during a visit to Southport Community Centre 

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The Princess of Wales speaks to members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre to meet rescue workers and the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died after a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town on July 29. Picture date: Thursday October 10, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Kate. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Fans spotted her change of jewellery 

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The expert added: It is not the first time that the famous Princess Diana ring has been missing during an outing, and it could simply be that it is being cleaned or resized, and Princess Kate has used the eternity rings in its place to help disperse any rumours.

“It could also be a matter of comfort, or practicality. The Princess’s engagement ring is quite extraordinary and very precious, so it may be that she prefers to keep it safe at home for most engagements.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales on a visit to Southport

The Prince and Princess of Wales together again at last on a public visit 

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Fans of royal fashion have been pouring over Kate’s new jewellery choices. This year, the royal has more often been seen wearing an ‘eternity band’ or her wedding ring, and sometimes, her fingers are completely bare.

And Ella explains the new choice of rings could be a “perfect” nod to a ring William gave his wife when they first began their relationship.

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Southport

During their visit they heard about their experiences of responding to the Southport stabbing attack and the impact it has had on emergency services’ mental health 

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“The eternity rings look to be a more subtle and understated band compared to her sizable engagement ring,” Ella said. “The style of the rings seems to be gold composed with small gemstones which are either garnets or sapphires. This looks to resemble the promise ring that Prince William gave Kate at university when they first started dating; this was a rose-gold Victorian band embellished with pearls and garnets: representing both their birthstones. If the stones are sapphires, then it is the perfect homage to the ring it replaced.”

Ella added: “Kate Middleton’s usual jewellery style tends to be very influenced and dependent on what outfit she has chosen to wear. Because of this, she has been seen to style both gold and silver jewellery. The designs of her rings and earrings are traditionally fitting for the modern world of jewellery trends, with intricate gold and silver designs that emboss gemstones to give them a subtle statement. Amongst her favourites are pearls which are fitting for them being Prince William’s birthstone.

Britain's Prince William and his fiance Kate Middleton pose for photographers during a photocall to mark their engagement, in the State Rooms of St James's Palace, central London on November 16, 2010. Britain's Prince William has given his fiancee Kate Middleton the engagement ring that belonged to his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales, Clarence House said Tuesday. The blue sapphire and diamond ring was given to Diana by William's father, Prince Charles, when they became engaged in February 1981. Charles and Diana divorced in 1996 and she was killed in a car crash in Paris the following year. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

William and Kate pose for photographers during a photocall to mark their engagement, in the State Rooms of St James’s Palace, central London on November 16, 2010 

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Kate Middleton's engagement ring, which once belonged to the late Princess Diana, is seen on Kate Middleton's finger as Prince William and Kate Middleton officially announced their engagement at St James's Palace on November 16, 2010 in London, England. After much speculation, Clarence House today announced the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The couple will get married in either the Spring or Summer of next year and continue to live in North Wales while Prince William works as an air-sea rescue pilot for the RAF. The couple became engaged during a recent holiday in Kenya, having been together for eight years.

The ring showcases a large Ceylon sapphire encircled by 14 diamonds 

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“When it comes to bracelets, her affinity for intricate gold and silver designs also takes precedence. Only seen on her right hand, she opts for designs that feature textured bands of chains or gemstones. This is also mirrored in her necklace choices, which tend to feature a small chain, donned with a statement gemstone pendant. Her choice for gemstones sets the bar for current trends as we are seeing more and more commercial jewellery opt for more traditional stones like emeralds and sapphires, similar to the Princess’ style of garnets and pearls.”

Along with a Welsh gold wedding band, Kate was observed wearing a sparkling new diamond and sapphire band which seemed to be a recent acquisition, plus two diamond eternity bands.

Lady Diana Spencer (later to become Princess of Wales) reveals her sapphire and diamond engagement ring while she and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales pose for photographs in the grounds of Buckingham Palace following the announcement of their engagement

Lady Diana Spencer (later to become Princess of Wales) reveals her sapphire and diamond engagement ring while she and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales pose for photographs in the grounds of Buckingham Palace following the announcement of their engagement 

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(FILE PHOTO) Diana, Princess of Wales' engagement ring, wedding ring, watch and gold earrings (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

There’s also a buzz that Kate’s fresh diamond and sapphire band, first spotted as she celebrated Team GB in August following their Olympic success, could act as a snug substitute for her celebrated engagement ring.On TikTok, royal aficionado and fashion historian Victoria Campbell pointed out: “Princess Catherine was not wearing her engagement ring at the visit that took place in Southport, England, [last week]. The iconic engagement ring that was once Princess Diana’s is of course very hard to miss.” She noted that we are accustomed to seeing Kate with her engagement ring, “but in 2024 we really haven’t seen it that often.” She added: “Of the [public] appearances and of the times we have seen her, she hasn’t been wearing it.”

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