Kate Middleton ditching iconic engagement ring may mean something different about Prince William relationship: Expert

Kate Middleton’s iconic engagement ring, originally owned by Princess Diana, has not been a common feature during her public outings this year

Kate Middleton accompanied Prince William for an unannounced visit to Southport, England, on October 10 to support the community still reeling from the horrifying mass stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class for young kids. What marked the Princess of Wales’ first public engagement since completing her chemotherapy witnessed her going without one of the most iconic items in her jewellery box: her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, previously owned by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. It wasn’t the only event in which she swore off the engagement rock. She replaced the iconic piece with another “eternity-style band

Speculations about her ditching the unmissable piece of jewellery instantly surfaced online. However, before the general public could associate the switch with a negative understanding of Middleton’s relationship with Prince William, a jewellery expert spilled the beans on how rather meaningful this transition actually could be.