Prince Harry’s touching sacrifice for Kate Middleton revealed – but it meant Meghan Markle lost out
KATE Middleton’s iconic sapphire engagement ring is one of the most beautiful and recognisable jewellery pieces in Britain.
But did you know that it belonged to Prince Harry after Diana’s death, and he actually gave it to Kate instead of waiting for his future wife Meghan Markle?
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‘Selfless’ Prince Harry gave Kate Middleton Diana’s £300K engagement ring instead of waiting for his own future wife, Meghan MarkleCredit: AP
A royal documentary has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex missed out on being the wearer of the spectacular £300,000 ring, as a “selfless” Prince Harry let his older brother use it for Kate.
In the Amazon Prime documentary “The Diana Story”, Princess Di’s former butler Paul Burrell confirmed that the ring had belonged to Prince Harry.
When his mum tragically passed away in 1997, Prince Harry had been allowed to select his favourite pieces from her jewels.
Just before Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in 2010, Prince Harry offered his brother the chance to use the precious item, in honour of their mum.
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Kate’s ring is set on a white gold band and features a circle of 14 solitaire diamondsCredit: Rex Features
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Prince William proposed in 2010 and the pair tied the knot in April 2011Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Paul said on the documentary: “Harry said to him: ‘Wouldn’t it be fitting if she had mummy’s ring?’.”
The former royal butler said that the “selfless” act showed qualities installed in Prince Harry by his mother.
He added: “Then one day that ring will be sat on the throne of England. Harry gave up his precious treasure.
“His one thing he kept from his mother, he gave to his brother. That’s selfless, kind and exactly who Diana was.”
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Prince Harry did end up proposing to Meghan that had a sentimental link to his late mumCredit: AFP or licensors
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He designed Meghan’s ring himself using a central stone from Botswana and two diamonds from Diana’s collectionCredit: Rex Features
But Meghan didn’t miss out on a precious token from Princess Diana’s collection when he proposed over a chicken meal at Kensington Palace.
The stunning, yellow gold ring was designed by Prince Harry himself and includes a central stone from Botswana, where the pair recently went on holiday, and two diamonds from Diana’s collection.
Meghan said at the time it ensured Diana is “with us on this crazy journey together”.
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Prince Charles bought Princess Diana the sapphire engagement ring in 1981Credit: Getty – Contributor
She said: “Everything about Harry’s thoughtfulness and the inclusion of Princess Diana’s stones and obviously not being able to meet his mum.
“It’s so important to me to know that she’s a part of this with us.”
Cleave and Company, Court Jewellers and Medallists to Her Majesty The Queen all helped with the creation of the dazzling jewellery piece.
Botswana holds a special place in Harry’s heart, as he visited the location numerous times since he was a boy.
This is why Princess Diana had a secret second wedding dress – and it was a lot less extravagant.
The heartbreaking promise Prince William made to his mum Princess Diana when she had her royal title taken away has been revealed.
And this is the poignant reason Meghan Markle didn’t throw her wedding bouquet.
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