Yes, Kate Middleton wears Princess Diana's exact engagement ring, a famous 12-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds, given to her by Prince William in 2010 as a tribute to his mother, making it a symbol of royal continuity and legacy. Prince William chose the ring because he wanted to keep his mother close to his new life with Kate, and the ring fit perfectly, as Kate mentioned they share the same ring size.
The History of Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring
The engagement ring worn by Kate Middleton is the exact same ring worn by Princess Diana for her engagement.
The Ring's Legacy
Despite the initial controversy, Diana continued to wear the engagement ring even after her divorce from Prince Charles in 1996. Following her tragic death, the ring was inherited by her eldest son, Prince William, who used it to propose to Kate Middleton in 2010.
Since revealing her cancer diagnosis, Kate has been spotted without her engagement ring on numerous occasions. Speaking to the Express, Ella Citron-Thompkins from Diamonds Factory suggested the royal may have decided to stop wearing Diana's ring for "comfort or practicality."
The ring may be the most well-known piece Middleton inherited from Diana via her husband, but it's far from the only one she's worn. She's also donned earrings, tiaras, necklaces, and bracelets which were once beloved by the People's Princess—a noted jewelry aficionado in her lifetime.
As Maxwell Stone told Express, Camilla has worn and redesigned several pieces over the years that were “once loved by Princess Diana,” causing “quite a lot of controversy” by doing so.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Diana was wearing a ring given to her by Dodi Fayed when she died. It was a £3,000 Bulgari yellow gold band with diamonds. The diamond band set in yellow gold was not an engagement ring and was worn on the fourth finger of her right hand, where her butler Paul Burrell advised her to wear it.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Meghan Markle's jewelry collection includes several heirloom pieces from the late Princess of Wales. The Duchess of Sussex wore Diana's iconic "divorce ring" to her 2018 wedding reception, for example. She has since stepped out in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.
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Donald Trump claimed he got a $1 million discount on Melania's 15-carat Graff engagement ring, originally priced at $1.5 million, but Graff Diamonds later stated he paid full price, asserting they don't give publicity-based discounts, refuting Trump's story of paying around $500,000 for the ring.
After Diana's death in 1997, the ring was inherited by her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Harry was the legal owner of the ring, but he gave it to William to use when he proposed to Kate Middleton. Prince William's proposal to Kate Middleton was a moment of enchantment that captivated the world's attention.
In November 2010, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with a blue sapphire engagement ring once owned by his late mother, Princess Diana. Kate's engagement ring became the most famous sapphire ring in history, leading to an increase in sapphire engagement ring sales worldwide.
Speaking to ITV's Tom Bradby, William said of Kate's engagement ring, “It is a family ring, yes. It's my mother's engagement ring, so I thought it was quite nice, because obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all.”
Do the royals still sleep in separate beds? It seems many royals still do, from the King and Queen to the Prince and Princess of Wales. Still, while they maintain separate bedrooms, it's fair to say they have sleepovers whenever the mood hits them!
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
Typically, because Prince William is next in line to the throne and the most senior royal of the Waleses, it's expected that his wife and children walk a pace or two ahead of him as a mark of respect.
Emad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Mena'em "Dodi" Fayed (/ˈfaɪ.ɛd/ FY-ed; 15 April 1955 – 31 August 1997) was an Egyptian film producer and the eldest child of the businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. He was romantically involved with Diana, Princess of Wales, when they both died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Love apparently blessed Princess Diana in her final hours. A Paris jeweler says he created a $200,000 diamond ring that Dodi Fayed gave to Diana during dinner Saturday night at the Ritz Hotel, just before they both died in a car crash.
It has not been seen or exhibited since, and now belongs to Prince William and Prince Harry. Though unconfirmed, many speculate Meghan Markle's engagement ring, which she first wore in November 2017 at her engagement announcement with Prince Harry, includes two diamonds from Diana's famous sapphire and pearl choker.
Although the family was aware of Diana's bulimia, she struggled with the illness for many years, not seeking treatment until the late 1980s. However, this fact was not revealed to the public until 1992, when Andrew Morton published a book about the Princess of Wales.
The "333 rule" in clothing refers to two popular, related concepts: the 3-3-3 Styling Method, choosing 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 pairs of shoes to create 27 outfits (3x3x3) for easy styling and travel; and the Project 333, a minimalism challenge to wear only 33 items (including clothes, shoes, and accessories) for 3 months to reduce consumption. Both methods promote versatility, getting creative with existing items, and building a functional capsule wardrobe.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Countess of Wessex), did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly choosing not to go because her strong physical resemblance to Diana would have been too distressing for the public, a decision supported by the Royal Family. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but wasn't yet married or engaged, and her resemblance to Diana, particularly with a similar short blonde hairstyle, was often noted, making her presence potentially upsetting for mourners.