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Kate Middleton Emerges for 2 Royal Outings (& I Can't Take My Eyes Off the Surprise on Her Ring Finger)

It's hard to miss her engagement ring

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Kate Middleton is always switching up her jewelry, even her engagement ring. Ever since she swapped the family heirloom for an eternity band (and then changed it back again), I’ve developed a habit of glancing at Princess Catherine’s wedding finger. 

So, it’s no surprise that I noticed the Princess of Wales, 43, didn’t wear her engagement ring in mid January when she returned to The Royal Marsden, which is the same cancer center where she received treatment. Instead, she opted for her eternity ring.

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Perhaps Princess Catherine wanted to tone it down for the visit. Or maybe she preferred how the eternity band looked with her outfit.

Regardless, the jewelry swap likely had no hidden meaning because the engagement ring returned twice later this month, first when Princess Catherine attended an official event honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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And most recently, the Princess of Wales visited Tŷ Hafan, a Welsh charity dedicated to helping families and children with life-shortening conditions. 

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If you look past her prominent bow, you’ll notice that her diamond and sapphire engagement ring was on full display. 

Princess Catherine hasn’t shared the meaning behind her rings. However, jewelry expert Phil Grosso from Amore Fine Jewelry noted that the eternity band may have a deeper meaning. He said, “Eternity rings have long been a symbol of unending love, commitment, and connection. Given Kate’s affinity for personal pieces, this ring may represent resilience and strength, especially after her health journey.”

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