"Have they broken up?" Kate Middleton's missing engagement ring sparks crisis rumors

Created: 08/05/2022, 09:00

By: Larissa Glunz

Kate Middleton rarely takes off her engagement ring, which was first owned by her brother-in-law Prince Harry after Diana's death.

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Kate Middleton shone in all white at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

As always, the outfit of the fashion-conscious Duchess was perfectly coordinated, but one small but striking detail immediately caught the eye – and caused the fans to be amazed.

Why was Kate out without her engagement ring?

Birmingham – As a royal style icon whose looks are copied around the world, Kate Middleton (40) has probably gotten used to the fact that her outfits make headlines every time.

Fans are usually keen on what the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing, but it's the piece of jewelry she wasn't wearing that's causing a stir.

Kate showed up without her engagement ring.

Kate Middleton without an eye-catcher: There is no trace of her engagement ring

Since the sapphire ring, which once belonged to Princess Diana (36, † 1997), cannot be overlooked, it is immediately noticeable to attentive observers when Kate Middleton leaves the house without it.

A few days ago, the mother of three made a stop in Birmingham, where she followed the Commonwealth Games with husband William (40) and daughter Charlotte (7).

The athletes' competitions quickly became a minor matter, instead Kate's left hand got the rumor mill boiling.

For the appointment, the 40-year-old had obviously taken off her valuable engagement ring.

She only wore her simple, gold wedding ring, which made many fans suspicious.

crisis or happiness?

William and Kate's fans are speculating about royal marriage

Doubts were raised online, some Twitter users interpreted Kate's missing engagement ring as an indication of a crisis or even a possible marriage-off at the Cambridges.

"Where is your engagement ring?", An unsettled user wanted to know, another asked "Have they broken up?"

However, not every user believes that William and Kate are currently in a marriage crisis, and comments like "no reason to worry" can also be found himself in the tweets about the Birmingham performance of the ducal couple.

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In the past, Kate Middleton has been photographed several times without an engagement ring, for example at sporting events, where the special piece of jewelry could have been lost.

In the eyes of many fans, the future heir to the throne and his wife are still an absolute dream couple.

Now that their wild years are behind, William and Kate are fully focused on their family of five and their duties as senior royals.