In the video, Princess Catherine is seen with her husband, Prince William, wearing an attractive accessory. Notably, she is not wearing an engagement ring, instead, another special piece of jewelry has caught the eye. Most royal enthusiasts can easily recognize Catherine's engagement ring, which features a striking sapphire and diamond design that William inherited from Princess Diana, similar to his mother's engagement ring and matches his eye color. Observers may have noticed the absence of this heirloom in Catherine's recent appearances, but she opted for a simpler ring.

Incidentally, William's gift before their engagement in 2010 suggests he put a lot of thought into this particular gift. William and Catherine began dating in 2001 while studying at the University of St Andrews, and it is believed that he gave her a rose gold engagement ring in those early years, which she wore to her graduation ceremony in 2005. Almost twenty years later, she chose to wear it again. The engagement ring combines a pearl and a garnet, the pearl representing William's June birthday, while the garnet represents Catherine's January birthstone.

Since Catherine took a break from public appearances in December 2023, speculation about her marriage to William has been rife, especially after her announcement that she was having problems and gradually returning to public life, which helped to quell some of the rumors. However, her decision to ditch her engagement ring in her latest public video is still a bold one that could spark discussions about the state of her marriage. However, it is understandable why she doesn’t wear her big ring every day. Ben Roberts, CEO of Clog Eye Jewelry, explained to Hello that many people are unaware of the maintenance required to wear a family heirloom regularly.

Catherine and her team ensure careful maintenance through regular inspections and assessments, gentle cleaning to maintain the shine, and any professional repairs needed to prolong its life. Weighing in at 12 carats and 14 diamonds, this is certainly a heavy piece to wear. Before she took a break from public appearances earlier this year, Catherine was a regular at events and royal duties. These days, she makes fewer public appearances, making each one particularly noteworthy.

Her first public appearance was at the Trooping the Colour Parade in June 2024, where her iconic engagement ring was on prominent display. In July, sources told Vanity Fair that the princess would be staying out of the spotlight for the rest of the summer after Wimbledon, making it clear that Catherine's main focus is on getting some much-needed rest and relaxation, rather than worrying about showing off her most extravagant jewels while she recuperates with her family.