Amid recovery, Kate Middleton seen wearing the promise ring Prince William gave her in college

A subtle yet significant detail in a recent video message from the Prince and Princess of Wales has captured the attention of royal watchers. While Prince William’s newly grown beard was the initial focus, keen-eyed fans quickly noticed a special piece of jewellery adorning Kate Middleton’s finger.

The Princess appeared to be wearing a promise ring, a sentimental gift from Prince William bestowed upon her during their university days. This delicate piece, featuring pearls and garnets to represent their birthstones, is much simpler than the iconic sapphire engagement ring she usually wears.

The Princess appeared to be wearing a promise ring, a sentimental gift from Prince William bestowed upon her during their university days. (Source: Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram)

However, an expert from Steven Stone told People Magazine the ring is “priceless” amongst the Princess of Wales’ “very high-value jewellery collection” because of its sentimental importance.

A promise ring signifies commitment and devotion to a relationship. While often seen as a precursor to an engagement ring, it can also simply represent a deep connection and shared future goals. Essentially, a promise ring is a personal declaration of love and dedication.

 

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According to Tatler, the garnet gemstones in Kate’s promise ring are believed to symbolise commitment, while pearls are often associated with innocence and purity. Both are also incidentally the birthstones of the Prince and Princess of Wales. A poignant reminder of their early romance, Kate proudly wore this ring on her graduation day from St. Andrews in 2005.

Although not a frequent choice for the royal spotlight, the Princess has occasionally dusted off the promise ring for special occasions. In 2013, she paired it with a Max Mara wrap dress for a visit to Hope House and again for an appearance at Great Tower Scout Camp. These instances offer rare glimpses into the personal jewellery collection of the future Queen Consort and a touching connection to her early days with Prince William.

Although not a frequent choice for the royal spotlight, the Princess has occasionally dusted off the promise ring for special occasion (Source: Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram)

Kate and Prince William’s fairytale romance began in 2001 when they met as fresh-faced students at the University of St. Andrews. Their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship, marked by a brief separation in 2007 before they reunited and eventually became engaged in 2010. Their wedding in 2011 was a global spectacle, and this year they celebrated their thirteenth anniversary.

While there was speculation about a potential appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the couple has opted for a quieter summer, prioritising family time with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as Kate has taken a backseat from public appearances after her cancer diagnosis.

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