Kate Middleton Skipped a Signature Accessory at Her Hospital Stop: Why [Video]

Kate Middleton was without an accessory staple for her emotional visit this week to the London hospital where she received cancer treatment, likely in light of the nature of the engagement.

On Jan. 14, the Princess of Wales, 43, made an unannounced appearance at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, London, returning to the medical center where she privately underwent treatment in 2024, a detail announced that day. A Kensington Palace spokesman said of the outing, “The princess wanted to make the journey to both show her gratitude to the incredible team, but also highlight the world leading care and treatment the Marsden provides.”

For her appearance, Kate noticeably didn’t wear her engagement ring.

One of Princess Kate’s style signatures is the sapphire and diamond engagement ring from Prince William, which previously belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana. The 18-carat ring is a true statement piece, and one Kate has been known to remove during hospital …