Prince Harry kept Diana's engagement ring for years for Meghan but William gave it to Kate
dailyrecord.co.ukThe women in the royal family have an extensive collection of magnificent jewellery items from stunning tiaras to sparkling brooches, earrings and necklaces.However, one of the most iconic pieces is one that used to belong to the late Princess Diana which was her dazzling 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring.The beautiful ring now sits on Kate Middleton's left hand after Prince William presented it to her when he proposed to her in 2010 after years of dating.The Princess of Wales proudly showed off the gorgeous jewel during their engagement photos and many have envied the iconic piece since, including Prince Harry who had reportedly hoped to give it to his own wife one day.
According to Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell, after the late princess died in 1997, Charles had allowed his two sons to each select a special item from her jewellery collection to keep, the Mirror reports.It's believed that the duke was the one who originally requested her engagement ring while William opted for a Cartier watch instead.Speaking in Amazon Prime's The Diana Story documentary, Paul recalled that William had said: "I'd like mummy's Cartier watch, the one that Grandpa Spencer gave to her for her 21st birthday." He then claimed that Harry had wanted the ring for sentimental value as he alleged that Harry had once said: "I remember when I held mummy's hand when I was a small boy and that ring always hurt me because it was so big."However, when the time did come for William to get engaged, Harry selflessly gave up the ring to his brother after he had kept it for all those years.
Paul said: "Harry said to him [William]: 'Wouldn't it be fitting if she had mummy's ring?" He went on to say: "One day that ring will be sat on the throne
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