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No one was more surprised than Kate Middleton when Prince William gave her Princess Diana's oval sapphire engagement ring. Why? Because it was his brother, Prince Harry, who received it after his beloved mother died.
Following their mother's tragic death in 1997, Prince Charles took Harry and William to visit Kensington Palace, Diana's home, where they selected mementos from their mummy's possessions. Prince Harry chose the ring and Prince William chose Diana's 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch that she used to teach him the time.
"Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."
The ring, a sapphire surrounded by 14 rounds of diamonds set in 18k of white gold, cost over $40,000 when Prince Charles purchased it back in 1981. Of course, now because of its association with Diana, the magnificent piece of jewelry is considered priceless.
Following their mother's tragic death in 1997, Prince Charles took Harry and William to visit Kensington Palace, Diana's home, where they selected mementos from their mummy's possessions. Prince Harry chose the ring and Prince William chose Diana's 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch that she used to teach him the time.
"Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."
The ring, a sapphire surrounded by 14 rounds of diamonds set in 18k of white gold, cost over $40,000 when Prince Charles purchased it back in 1981. Of course, now because of its association with Diana, the magnificent piece of jewelry is considered priceless.
In a touching tribute to his mother, Prince William has given his fiance Kate Middleton his late mother Princess Diana's oval blue 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring. He presented it to her when they were engaged last month in Kenya and Kate showed off the ring today at a photocall St. James' Palace.
For the event, William wore a trim navy suit while Kate opted for a draped frock which matched the blue of her ring. William said:
It was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today.
For the event, William wore a trim navy suit while Kate opted for a draped frock which matched the blue of her ring. William said:
It was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today.
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