Princess Catherine Does Not Wear Her Engagement and Wedding Rings in New Family Photo
Eagle-eyed social media users noticed pertinent pieces of jewelry missing from Princess Catherine’s hand in a charming new Instagram post featuring the royal family. Many have expressed concern and curiosity over the absence of her treasured engagement and wedding rings.
In a recent heartwarming family photo shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account after the Princess’s abdominal surgery, royal enthusiasts quickly noticed an unusual detail. The candid snapshot, which featured Princess Catherine surrounded by her three children, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George, caught the attention of many with their radiant smiles.
Captured in an idyllic outdoor setting, the photo depicts a moment of familial bliss, with Prince Louis standing to his mother’s right, Princess Charlotte perched on the chair’s arm next to her, and Prince George lovingly hugging her from behind. However, the absence of Princess Catherine’s iconic rings sparked a flurry of concern and speculation among followers.
Social media users—ever attentive to detail—voiced their observations and worries in the comment section of the Instagram post. “Where’s your ring Kate??? 💍👀👀”, one user questioned, while another speculated, “This photo was taken before Kate went missing and Kate looks like a single mom with no wedding ring in skinny jeans. It is forbidden to wear tight clothes after abdominal surgery.”
Someone else added, “It is strange that she is not wearing her wedding ring […] it is either an old photo that wasn’t taken to release for this purpose or something [is] up with their marriage.” The concern was palpable, with another noting, “A beautiful photo but oddly she is not wearing her wedding rings.”
Princess Catherine’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring is no ordinary piece of jewelry, as it carries a rich history and significance deeply embedded in the royal family’s heritage.
A media outlet’s conversation with House of Garrard (the ring’s creator) unveiled the captivating story behind the ring—which was originally selected by King Charles III (known at that time as Prince Charles) for the late Princess Diana—and its connection to a legacy of royal sapphires dating back to Queen Victoria.
The Princess’s engagement ring was inspired by a sapphire brooch passed down from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II. Her wedding band—fashioned from a piece of Welsh gold provided by the late Queen—also continues a long-standing royal tradition. This gold, crafted by Wartski for Princess Catherine, represents a tangible link to the British monarchy’s history and its enduring customs.
