Published on: Sept 18, 2025 06:34 pm IST

Kate Middleton debuted a brand new jewellery piece, a diamond-and-sapphire eternity band, on the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.

Kate Middleton subtly debuted a brand new but significant piece of jewellery on Tuesday. During the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, the Princess of Wales supplied a glimpse of her modified engagement ring stack, which featured a brand new band.

Kate Middleton modifies her engagement ring stack with a brand new eternity band, crusted with diamonds and sapphires(AFP)

Kate Middleton’s new ring stack at Westminster Cathedral

Kate Middleton accompanied senior members of the royal household at Westminster Cathedral to have a good time the lifetime of the Duchess of Kent, who breathed her final on September 4 at 92.

The Princess of Wales’ engagement ring stack on Tuesday featured not solely her well-known 12-carat sapphire engagement ring but in addition a brand new diamond-and-sapphire eternity band, per The Glamour.

For a sombre but elegant look, she wore a black costume by Catherine Walker. In addition to her new eternity ring, which is regarded as the Étincelle de Cartier marriage ceremony band, she wore a four-strand Japanese pearl choker. It was beforehand worn by each Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.

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Kate Middleton’s sapphire engagement ring

The Princess of Wales’ engagement ring has been within the royal household since 1981, as per People journal. King Charles had proposed to Princess Diana with it.

In 2010, Prince William requested for Kate Middleton’s hand in marriage with the identical sapphire engagement ring. “It’s my mom’s engagement ring, so I believed it was fairly good as a result of clearly, she’s not going to be round to share in any of the enjoyable and pleasure of all this,” the Prince of Wales stated on the time.

The ring, which incorporates a 12-carat sapphire heart stone, was impressed by a sapphire-and-diamond brooch commissioned by Prince Albert in 1840 for his then-fiancée, Queen Victoria.

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FAQs:

When did the Duchess of Kent die?

The Duchess of Kent handed away on September 4 at Kensington Palace, London.

Did Princess Diana put on Kate Middleton’s sapphire engagement ring?

Yes, the sapphire engagement ring beforehand belonged to Princess Diana.

Where was the Duchess of Kent’s funeral held?

The Duchess of Kent’s funeral was held at Westminster Cathedral.