Diana, the Princess of Wales, was greatly admired within the British Royal family. Known not only for her striking personality but also her controversial marriage to King Charles, she often made bold moves. Interestingly enough, while still an unmarried princess, she had already defied one rule while residing in Buckingham Palace.
Diana’s 12-carat sapphire ring frequently grabbed attention in news reports. Unlike the custom-made engagement rings of other royal princesses, the mother of two selected her stunning piece from a catalog. Notably, the design of this ring was similar to a brooch that Prince Albert had ordered for his wife, Queen Victoria.
Princess Diana’s marriage to King Charles
Charles, who was once the Prince of Wales but now reigns as King of England (Charles), made his marriage proposal to Princess Diana on February 24, 1981 – only five months after they had started dating. Their union, which took place on July 29, is considered one of history’s most notable events. Diana’s wedding gown, which is among the most expensive items owned by the royal family, is seldom displayed to allow the public a peek at it.
Additionally, the marriage between Prince Charles and Diana has gone down in history as particularly challenging and contentious. Just a short time after exchanging their wedding vows, it was revealed that Charles, who is now the monarch, had been involved in an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
In 1996, the ex-Royal couple, once known as the Duke and Duchess of Wales (who had raised two sons), decided to part ways legally. Tragically, just a year after their divorce, Diana, the former princess, met with an unfortunate car accident in Paris that took her life in 1997.
Regarding the ring, this cherished piece of jewelry belonged to the princess and remained with her till her passing. Eventually, her firstborn, Prince William, utilized it for his proposal to Catherine Middleton.
Just as Princess Kate’s mother-in-law did, she too donned a blue ensemble during her engagement announcement, and showcased a large gemstone on her ring finger.
Read More
- Gold Rate Forecast
- Brent Oil Forecast
- DC Comics Cancels Gretchen Felker-Martin’s Red Hood After One Issue Following Charlie Kirk Comments
- Why Super Micro’s AI Dreams Tanked: A Tale of Overpromising and Under-Delivering 📉
- The Peculiar Rise of Warner Bros Discovery: A Corporate Fable
- A Growth Stock with Pizzazz
- I’ve played 100s of hours of Soulslikes, and I think Hollow Knight Silksong is harder than Elden Ring – but what makes games difficult anyway?
- Ibex Stock’s AI-Driven Surge: A Seasoned Investor’s Reflection
- Four AI Stocks: A Lyrical Epic in Silicon and Light
- TRICK ‘R TREAT Heads to Movie Theaters Nationwide for THE FIRST TIME (Exclusive)
2025-08-26 14:37