Prince William 'committed' to finding Meghan Markle's 'missing' engagement ring

19 October 2023 , 11:48

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William is reportedly concerned about the ring

Prince William is reportedly "committed" to finding Meghan Markle's £140,000 ($170,000) engagement ring after it disappeared from her finger.

The Royal is apparently keen to uphold his promise to "preserve his mother's legacy" according to a jewellery expert. Meghan's ring from her 2017 engagement to Prince Harry was missing from her finger for the entirety of the Invictus Games.

Now expert Stefano Pietrini from Watches and Crystals has suggested why the Duchess Of Sussex has not been seen wearing her ring of late. He explained: "It has been revealed that this removal has been completely unrelated to her relationship with the Duke of Sussex.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged in 2017 (AFP via Getty Images)

"Unfortunately, there have been issues with the setting of the ring which has resulted in the stones becoming loose. As two of the stones are part of Princess Diana’s collection there is even more urgency when it comes to protecting the ring." He explained that any issues which "risk the safety" of the diamonds are "immediately dealt with" to prevent damage. Stefano said Meghan is currently getting the ring fixed.

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Stefano also told GB News his opinion on why Prince William would be so worried about the absence of the ring from Meghan's finger. He said: "Prince William's primary concern for the location of Meghan’s engagement ring has solely to do with the sentimental attachment of the late Princess Diana’s diamonds." He added that it is "no surprise" that William is committed to preserving his mother's legacy, with her jewellery being a big part of that.

Meghan hasn't been seen wearing her ring lately (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Diana is said to have ensured her jewellery collection was inherited by both William and Harry, so they could have an even share. Stefano gave a detailed valuation of the ring itself. He described: "The ring is worth a total of approximately £140,000 with the central diamond, sourced from Botswana, attributing the highest value of £115,000. Surprisingly, the two smaller stones of Princess Diana’s, placed on either side of the central diamond, are valued at a lower figure of roughly £4,000 each. However, as these diamonds are part of Princess Diana’s collection they have a much higher historical value that will continue to rise due to their unmatched sentiment."

Ayeesha Walsh