Kate Middleton and Princess Diana wearing the same engagement ring.Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Kate MiddletonandPrincess Dianashare more than anengagement ring.
WhenPrince Williamproposed to Kate in 2010, he presented her with his late mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Princess Kate has been sporting the stunning jewelry on her finger ever since — and during a visit to Wales on Thursday, the royal revealed that she did not have to get the ring resized.
As Kate, 41, held an umbrella and chatted with well-wishers who gathered outside in the rain, someone asked about her engagement ring.
Kate added that she was “honored” to wear the ring and said Princess Diana would have been a “brilliant” grandmother to the couple’s three children,Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 5.
“We miss her every day,” Princess Kate added.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.Karwai Tang/WireImage
In addition to her engagement ring, Princess Kate oftenwears jewelry from Princess Diana’s collection. Since receiving her new title, Kate hasworn the Princess of Wales Feather Brooch— the piece has been passed down in the family since Princess Alexandra of Denmark received it as a wedding gift in 1863. Princess Diana reportedly received the Princess of Wales brooch as a wedding present from theQueen Motherwhen she married then-Prince Charlesin 1981.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Ben Birchall - WPA Pool / Getty Images
The Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to their namesake country this week as the countdown to King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation on May 6 gets down to the wire. Their visit ranged fromrappellingwith the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue teams tosharing pizzawith locals tovisiting Aberfan, the site of the 1966 mining disaster that killed 144 people, including 116 children.
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Prince Williamand Princess Kate have been building their understanding of the issues that Welsh communities face since they becamePrince and Princess of Wales. Those close to them say the couple is passionate about deepening their relationship with Wales and acting as ambassadors for its people.
source: people.com
