Last September, Princess Catherine released a special video to announce the completion of her chemotherapy treatments, and several things stood out in this post. For one, there was some rare PDA between the princess and her husband, Prince William, and royal fans got a glimpse of Prince Louis’s new skill. But what really caught my attention was *that* finger, which was missing the iconic sapphire engagement ring previously owned by the late Princess Diana. Instead, the ring was swapped for a new infinity band.
Since then, I’ve developed a habit of glancing at Kate Middleton’s wedding finger in her latest portraits. And when Kensington Palace released a stunning new birthday photo of the princess earlier this month, I immediately noticed that Middleton returned to wearing her famous diamond and sapphire ring.
As for why the princess made the switch, royal writer and historian Lauren Kiehna explained on The Court Jeweller that the heavy ring was “turning on her finger” during her Wimbledon appearance. This suggests that Middleton made the swap because the ring was “too big to comfortably wear at the moment.”
However, jewelry expert Phil Grosso from Amore Fine Jewelry noted that the rings may have a deeper meaning. He said, “Eternity rings have long been a symbol of unending love, commitment, and connection. Given Kate’s affinity for personal pieces, this ring may represent resilience and strength, especially after her health journey.”
