Prince William gifted Princess Diana‘s stunning sapphire and diamond engagement ring to Kate Middleton in 2010 after proposing marriage. It has had a permanent spot on her finger ever since. However, Kate experiences some hidden struggles wearing the royal heirloom.
After dating her for almost a decade, Prince William proposed marriage to Kate Middleton in Africa in late 2010. The couple wed in April 2011.
Since the day William placed the iconic ring on Kate’s finger, she has faced a hidden struggle. Hello! quoted Ben Roberts, Managing Director of the jeweler Clogau about the hidden challenges Kate faces with the ring.
“Most people don’t know the level of upkeep that wearing an heirloom day-to-day can entail,” Roberts explained. “Even without any alterations, caring for an heirloom of such value comes with its own challenges.”
He continued, “Kate and her team will need to employ careful maintenance, with regular inspections and in-depth evaluations, gentle cleaning to restore …