Kate Middleton was spotted without her iconic engagement ring on Tuesday, as she and Prince William took daughter Charlotte to the Commonwealth Games.
“Is she wearing her ring? I can’t see it in any of the photos, just a plain band,” one tweeted.
Another chimed in: “Anyone know why Catherine isn’t wearing her engagement ring? I can see I believe her wedding band.”
Some social media users speculated that the duchess was sending a message about her and William’s marriage by removing her engagement ring, but those claims were quickly debunked.
“If you did you would not be asking such silly questions. The sheer weight alone means they are not for everyday wear. Then the upkeep for loose stones and claw tightening.”
Royal critics looking for a hidden message in Kate’s decision to go without her engagement ring may be disappointed to learn this isn’t the first time she’s done it.
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In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge has been photographed without the sapphire multiple times throughout her 11-year marriage to William.
Back in 2018, Kate also ditched her ring for several outings during her pregnancy with Prince Louis, the fan theory being that she was unable to wear it due to swelling.
While it’s unlikely the duchess is pregnant again – although she’s confessed to being “broody” lately – her past outings without her engagement ring prove there’s no cause for concern.
Some fans have suggested Kate’s ring may be in the process of getting cleaned and that’s why she was seen without it at the Commonwealth Games.
After all, it’s more than 40 years old and would need upkeep.
Originally belonging to Princess Diana, the late Princess of Wales chose the unique style from a jewellery catalogue before her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles.
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