Meghan Markle's recent appearances at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf,
Germany, and in New York have raised eyebrows due to her decision to exclusively
wear her wedding band, leaving her engagement ring behind. This choice comes
five months after the highly publicized 'catastrophic car chase' incident
involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
During her speech at a mental health summit in New York, the Duchess of Sussex
notably omitted her engagement ring, the very ring Prince Harry used to
propose to her in 2017. This three-stone diamond ring, personally designed by
Harry, features a prominent diamond from Botswana and two smaller diamonds
from Princess Diana's collection.
Meghan's recent decision to go ringless at the Invictus Games in Germany has
sparked ongoing speculation. Design expert and Gemologist Joanna Wyganowska
from Queensmith suggests that there are likely "very good reasons" behind
Meghan's choice. She points out that the ring, valued at over $200,000, holds
immense sentimental value and is considered priceless. It's possible that
Meghan is refraining from wearing it to prevent potential damage or loss.
Wyganowska also notes that it's customary to have rings serviced or resized
over the years. "An engagement ring is something that may be worn every single
day and therefore can become damaged, for example, a setting may come loose,"
she explains. Given that Harry proposed to Meghan six years ago, it's entirely
plausible that she is simply having the ring serviced.
Previously, there were reports that Prince William had expressed a keen
interest in the whereabouts of the ring and was seeking information through
mutual friends. The uncertainty surrounding its location had reportedly caused
him distress. However, Meghan's decision to go ringless appears to have
practical and sentimental motivations, rather than any hidden meaning or
symbolism.
