Kate Middleton Princess Diana Engagement Ring
Kate middleton s engagement ring once belonged to princess diana but the inspiration behind it dates back to the mid 19th century.
Kate middleton princess diana engagement ring. Diana and charles became engaged in february 1981. When news of kate middleton s royal engagement broke in 2010 the 12 carat sapphire ring that prince william whipped out of his backpack at the base of mt. It was created by then crown jeweller garrard the design was inspired by queen victoria s sapphire and diamond cluster brooch a wedding present from prince albert in 1840 which victoria donned that day as her something. Kenya brought the world into a sapphire.
Speaking in her official engagement interview with prince william back in 2010 kate middleton revealed that she was thrilled to have been proposed to with princess diana s beloved ring.