Why Kate Middleton Doesn’t Always Wear Her $500,000 Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring…. See below 👇👇👇

In years past, Kate Middleton’s famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring—the same ring once worn by her mother-in-law, Princess Diana—used to be a firm staple in her wardrobe.

After her cancer diagnosis in early 2024, though, the Princess of Wales has only worn it intermittently, mostly to major royal functions like last June’s Trooping the Colour or last month’s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. For more intimate royal engagements—like her visit to Southport, England with husband Prince William last summer, to meet with those affected by stabbings there the July prior, or her trip to the National Portrait Gallery with children in February—Kate has been opting to leave the iconic piece at home.

This week, Kate released a video promoting the Scouts on April 14, where she spoke about finding “peace and reconnection” in the great outdoors. Following her pattern as of late, the more casual appearance saw the future queen without her engagement ring, and Ella Citron-Thompkins.

A jewelry expert from Diamonds Factory, shed some light as to why to Hello!, telling the outlet that the decision to not wear the ring in Monday’s video in particular is “likely a thoughtful and symbolic” one.

“The video focuses on the importance of nature, mental well-being, and emotional grounding,” Citron-Thompkins told the outlet. “Her ring is a highly recognizable piece, so she may strategically want audiences to connect with the messaging rather than herself.”