PRINCESS Kate looked characteristically elegant as she attended Wimbledon this year – but it was her rings that got everyone talking.
The Princess of Wales, 43, wore a grand total of four rings on her wedding finger during her outings at the tennis championship.
The Princess of Wales visited Wimbledon this year in her role as patron[/caption]
As is usual, she wore her gold wedding band and her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that used to belong to Princess Diana.
But she also wore a third ring: an eternity ring that has been in her collection for years.
Princess Kate finished off the stack with a gemstone eternity band that she has been wearing frequently over the past year.
Jewellery expert Ella Citron-Thompkins, jewellery expert from Diamonds Factory, said the total stack of four could be worth £400,000 in total.
They explained: “Kate Middleton’s four-ring stack is estimated to be worth up to £400,000, with the majority of that value coming from her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
“Alongside it, she wears her Welsh gold wedding band, likely valued between £2,000 and £3,000, as well as the diamond eternity ring gifted to her after Prince George’s birth, estimated at around £1,500. Completing the stack is a slim white diamond eternity band, thought to be worth approximately £1,000.
“While the combined cost is significant, much of the value lies in the emotional and historical meaning behind each piece.”
HIDDEN MEANING
The jewellery expert claims that the ring choice was likely to be strategic and thought out.
She told Fabulous: “Princess of Wales’s ring stack is extremely symbolic and carefully curated.
“Her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, once worn by Princess Diana, is naturally the centrepiece, and she pairs it with her classic Welsh gold wedding band, a royal tradition since 1923.
“Adding a personal touch is her diamond eternity ring, believed to be a gift marking Prince George’s birth, and more recently, she’s introduced a slim, modern, white diamond eternity band, and a Cartier sapphire-and-diamond eternity ring, potentially signifying a new chapter or milestone.”
Ella claimed that there could be a poignant reason why we’ve seen a shift in Kate’s jewellery choices, following her preventative cancer treatment, and her announcing in January that she was in remission.
The jewellery expert explained: “Instead of her full ring stack, it seems that at times the Princess opts to wear just her eternity bands.
“Following her recent treatment, it’s clear that much has shifted in her life.
“Health challenges often bring a deeper appreciation for comfort and symbolism, especially in jewellery choices.
“It’s understandable and admirable that she may want a more low-key approach for casual or everyday appearances.”
KATE’S WIMBLEDON WEEKEND
Kate was radiant as she attended the Men’s Final on Sunday[/caption]
Princess Kate attended Wimbledon on Saturday to see the Women’s Final, and then was back Sunday for the Men’s Final, accompanied by husband Prince William, and eldest kids, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince George, 11.
The royals visited the tennis tournament to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz take on world number one Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles final today, with Kate set to present the trophy to the winner.
In a poignant clip, Kate was seen speaking to an 11-year-old cancer patient at Wimbledon before he performed the ceremonial coin toss.
Ambrose, who is battling bone cancer and has undergone chemotherapy, emotionally shook hands with Kate – who was diagnosed with the disease last January and also underwent the treatment.
Princess Kate was joined by Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte[/caption]
After greeting Ambrose and asking how he was, the boy told Kate about his diagnosis and treatment.
The royal asked: “How are you finding your treatment?”
The boy said: “A lot better, I’m on the mend.”
Kate then praised Ambrose, appearing to say: “It’s tough. What a brave boy you’ve been.”
After being told the boy would be doing the coin toss for the final, she added: “Good luck today. We’ll be cheering you on.”
The boy talked with the royals for more than a minute before they moved down the line, before crossing the bridge to a massive cheer from the crowd below.
They also met TV star and explorer Steve Backshall who, after being told by the royals that both kids knew his shows, appeared to joke: “I can only apologise.”
The family also met disability sports coach Temi Johnson, who did the coin toss for the men’s wheelchair final this morning.
The royals took centre stage at the front row of the Royal Box, surrounded by other famous faces such as actors Nicole Kidman, Andrew Scott, and Matthew McConaughey.
Wills’ appearance marks his first back at the All England Club since 2022.
How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
New analysis by engagement ring expert, 77 Diamonds, reveals that the average person across Britain should be spending almost £10k on an engagement ring if they plan to pop the question in 2025.
It’s often said that when buying an engagement ring, a good rule of thumb is that it should cost the equivalent of three months salary.
77 Diamonds has analysed average gross salary data in Great Britain from the Office for National Statistics* to understand exactly what three months worth of salary currently comes to, and reveal the areas of the country in which proposers might be buying the most expensive rings.
- London: £12,916
- The South East: £10,587
- East of England: £10,162
- Scotland: £9,011
- North West: £8,793
- West Midlands: £8,693
- South West: £8,601
- East Midlands: £8,499
- Yorkshire and the Humber: £8,490
- Wales: £8,160
- North West: £8,139
