Kate Middleton Did not Put on Her Engagement Ring and the Web Is Freaking Out

When your engagement ring occurs to be probably the most iconic rings ever made, it is no marvel the world retains a detailed eye on it always.

That is precisely why the web was aflutter this week after Kate Middleton stepped out on the Commonwealth Video games with hubby Prince William and Princess Charlotte, too. Certain, she was dressed to the nines in a white Alexander McQueen swimsuit, however her ring finger was noticeably much less blingy, adorned with solely her gold wedding ceremony band vs. the sapphire and diamond sparkler that when belonged to Princess Diana and was handed right down to her upon her engagement to William in 2010.

So, the place was the ring? My co-host Roberta Fiorito and I talk about a zillion causes for its absence on this week’s episode of the Royally Obsessed podcast (take heed to it right here!). No, it has nothing to do with marital troubles. Our important take: It was probably getting cleaned or had a stone in want of restore. But in addition, Kate has solely been pictured with out it a handful of occasions (for instance, on this hospital go to in 2020 and once more in 2018), which is why it at all times makes headlines when she’s pictured with out it on.

On the flip facet, Kate’s engagement ring was the topic of latest conversations for a really totally different motive: The danger she took whereas sporting it scuba diving in Belize throughout her royal tour of the Caribbean with Prince William. (For the report, the worth of the ring is at the moment set at roughly half one million {dollars}.)

Shout-out to the royal sleuths who had been so fast to note its absence, but additionally a fast thought: Perhaps probably the most well-known engagement ring on the earth wants it is personal IG account or one thing so we are able to monitor its whereabouts always? Inquiring royal minds need to know.

For extra concerning the royals, take heed to the Royally Obsessed podcast with co-hosts Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito. Subscribe now or observe us on Instagram @royallyobsessedpodcast.

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