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Victoria Beckham’s Rings, Album Sales and Other Fun Facts

Happy Birthday, Victoria Beckham!

The designer and singer formerly known as Posh Spice turns 50 on April 17, 2024, and has an incredible life and career to celebrate — with the help of her husband, David Beckham, and their four children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

As she reflects on her evolution — writing on Instagram about how she’s “incredibly blessed to have reached this milestone” — check out some of our favorite facts about the multi-hyphenate.

100 Million

The Spice Girls.

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The number of records sold worldwide with the Spice Girls.

25

David and Victoria Beckham in 1999.

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Years of marriage she’ll celebrate with husband David Beckham on July 4, 2024.

$56 Million

‘Spice World’.

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Worldwide gross of the movie Spice World.

£11.35 Million

The Beckhams’ former home.

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What the home she and husband David Beckham once owned — dubbed “Beckingham Palace” — sold for in 2014.

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Victoria Beckham with a Birkin bag.

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Hermès Birkin bags in her collection, according to an estimate by the Guardian in 2009.

116,000

Victoria Beckham performing at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in London.

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Tweets per minute during the Spice Girls’ 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony performance in London, then setting a record.

4

The Beckham Family.

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The number of children she has with David Beckham (plus one daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz Beckham).

16

Victoria Beckham’s fashion show.
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Years in the fashion industry, since launching her eponymous line.

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Victoria Beckham receives her OBE from Prince William.

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Order of the British Empire designation, given to her by Prince William in 2017.

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Kate Middleton Is Not Wearing Wedding Ring in Mother’s Day Photo

Kate Middleton Doesnt Wear Engagement Ring in New Instagram Photo Sparks Speculation

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Princess Kate Middleton is fueling speculation about her marriage to Prince William after she did not wear either her wedding or engagement ring in a new photo.

“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” Kate, 42, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, March 10. “Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day.”

The social media upload featured a new photo of Kate and her three children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — which husband William, 41, snapped earlier this year. In the pic, Kate wraps her arms around Charlotte and Louis while George stands behind the trio.

The Princess of Wales is dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans and an olive jacket as she sits down in a chair. Eagle-eyed social media users noticed that she’s not wearing her Welsh gold wedding band or the sapphire engagement ring she received in 2010 when William proposed. (While William does not typically wear a wedding ring, Kate has long worn her rings to public events and during family portraits.)

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Related: Prince William and Princess Kate’s Relationship Timeline

The world watched in awe as Prince William and Princess Kate wed at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011, and years later, commoners still stand impressed with the couple. Though they didn’t tie the knot until 2011, Kate and William first met 10 years prior while studying history at Scotland’s University of St […]

While social media users speculated the nature of Kate taking off her ring, Town & Country reported that there isn’t a cause for concern. According to the magazine, a palace insider simply pointed out that Kate was at home and posed for a photo taken by her husband.

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Striking Portraits of Kate Middleton & Prince William Standing Alone for Engagement Announcement Resurface

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As royal enthusiasts, we love looking at throwback photos of the British royal family. And in the spirit of taking a (royal) trip down memory lane, we stumbled upon the striking pictures taken of Kate Middleton and Prince William on the day they announced their engagement to the world in November 2010.

In case you need a refresher: Clarence House confirmed William and Princess Catherine’s engagement on November 16, 2010. At the time, the royal residence shared in a statement that the couple, who met while attending St. Andrews University in 2001, would get married the following year.

Before they sat down for their first-ever joint interview as a newly engaged couple, Prince William and his soon-to-be wife posed for a series of photos in the State Apartments of St. James Palace.

The striking portrait below (taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson) shows the pair beaming at each other.

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Another photo shows the future king and queen candidly laughing at the camera.

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For the memorable occasion, Princess Catherine was rocking a dark blue wrap dress by Issa, which she paired with black pumps and minimal jewelry. Meanwhile, Prince William was wearing a navy blue suit with a blue/purple tie and black loafers.

As seen below, the Prince of Wales stands with his hands clasped while Catherine drapes her hand through his arm—a nearly identical pose to Princess Diana’s engagement picture with King Charles.

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Lastly, the bride-to-be offered a

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Prince Harry, William worry over Meghan Markle’s missing engagement ring

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Prince Harry and Prince William were not happy to learn that Meghan Markle’s engagement ring went missing

Prince Harry and Prince William allegedly have qualms about Meghan Markle’s missing engagement ring amid repots claiming that the former actress lost the sparkler.

Speaking to GB News, fashion expert Danielle Rogers-Clark claimed that the Prince of Wales was not fond after learning that the Duchess of Sussex’s ring, which contained diamonds from Princess Diana’s jewellery collection, was lost.

Read More: Meghan Markle ‘loses diamonds, damages band’ of $200k engagement ring

“Prince William is said to be concerned that the ring is missing,” she said. 

“William is very protective over his late mother Princess Diana’s memory and her legacy.

“Her stunning and precious jewellery collection forms a very important part of that.

“From William’s perspective, he has memories of her wearing every single piece and would be concerned if a piece was missing.”

At the same time, she claimed that the Meghan’s husband, Prince Harry had similar emotions to his older brother owing to his closeness to his late mother.

Read More: Meghan Markle’s ‘missing’ engagement ring set for a new look 

She claimed: “Equally, Harry has as much right to his mother’s pieces as William.

“I am sure William is aware that his brother feels exactly the same and would do his best to make sure the diamonds remain safe and loved.”

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‘Selfless’ Prince Harry gave Di’s engagement ring to William

Ring-a-bling-bling!

The late Princess Diana’s infamous 12-carat sapphire-and-diamond ring has been a treasured hunk of jewelry in the royal family for decades.

While Prince William, 41, gifted his now-wife Kate Middleton with the glistening rock when they became engaged back in 2010, Prince Harry reportedly also wanted the ring for his future spouse.

The Princess of Wales’ former butler Paul Burrell revealed in the Amazon Prime documentary “The Diana Story” that when she died in 1997, both of her young sons were allowed to pick out something from her sparkling collection to hold onto.

Burrell, 65, claimed that Harry, now 38, got her iconic navy blue engagement ring that she received from King (then Prince) Charles in 1981, while William, 41, desired her Cartier watch.


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Kate Middleton’s engagement ring first belonged to Princess Diana.
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Diana’s sapphire engagement ring from Prince (now King) Charles was given to her in 1981.
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According to Burrell, the wristwatch was given to Diana on her 21st birthday by her father, John Spencer.

The “Entertaining With Style” author also noted that the Duke of Sussex once said, “I remember when I held mummy’s hand when I was a small boy and that ring always hurt me because it was so big.”

When it was time for the William to propose to Middleton 13 years ago, Harry had allowed his older brother to use their mother’s engagement circlet.

“Harry said to him [William]: ‘Wouldn’t it be fitting if she had mommy’s ring?’ ” Burrell said in the documentary.

“One day that ring will be sat on the throne of England. Harry gave up his precious treasure, his one thing he kept from his mother, he gave to his brother. That’s selfless, kind, and exactly who Diana was,” the

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Kate Middleton Shared a Surprising Detail About Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring

And made several other rare comments about her late mother-in-law.

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Kate Middleton‘s trip to Wales this week was an eventful one. Not only did she let a tiny baby hold her handbag like it was no big deal while she continued on chatting with the crowd, but she also pulled another rare move and spoke about her late mother-in-law Princess Diana during an emotional chat with a royal fan. 

In a now-deleted video posted to Instagram (per Today), a well-wisher pointed to Kate’s sapphire engagement ring, which previously belonged to Diana. Revealing that she and Diana share the same ring size, Kate told the fan, “It’s the same ring and it’s exactly the same size as when I tried it on. It’s very special. What an honor to be able to wear it.”

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She continued, “I never, sadly, got to meet her,” adding that Diana would be a “brilliant” grandmother to her and Prince William’s three children — Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and 5-year-old Prince Louis. “We miss her every day.”

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Diana’s 12-carat oval sapphire ring, which is set in 18 carats of white gold and surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, was gifted to Kate by William during his proposal in 2010. However, the ring actually first belonged to Harry after he inherited it from his mother’s estate, but he decided to give it to his older brother when Will decided he was going to propose to Kate.  

William spoke about the importance of the ring during the couple’s engagement interview. “It’s my mother’s

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Why Princess Catherine is often spotted without her engagement ring

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Kate Middleton’s engagement ring

Eagle-eyed royal fans have often noticed Princess Catherine stepping out without her precious engagement ring on her finger, but there’s a very practical reason she and many other royals do this.

Kate Middleton’s stunning 12-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring may be the most famous piece of royal jewelry worn by a member of the family for the past century. The ring was given to Kate by her now-husband Prince William when he proposed back in 2010, but the piece had an incredibly meaningful history before this event.

The engagement ring was originally given to William’s mother, Princess Diana, by his father, King Charles III, when he proposed and upon her death, it passed down to Prince Harry before he gifted it to William. The style now goes by the name ‘Princess Diana’ in an ode to the late Princess of Wales.

With all that family history, as well as the ring symbolizing William and Kate’s eternal bond, it’s a sure fact that the ring is an important piece of jewelry for Kate. But while she regularly steps out in the piece, she will often be spotted without it during royal outings. Royal fans have been quick to point this out in the past, sometimes working themselves into a frenzy of worry over what it could possibly mean But now, ring experts have clarified that the habit is a very practical one and is a great one for others to copy.

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Kate Middleton’s engagement ring

There is a clear pattern dictating when Kate will and will not wear her engagement ring. In January of 2023, when Kate visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to talk about the mental health resources on offer there, people quickly noticed that her ring finger was free of the bright sapphire

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Kate Middleton spotted without her engagement ring at Commonwealth Games

Kate Middleton was spotted without her iconic engagement ring on Tuesday, as she and Prince William took daughter Charlotte to the Commonwealth Games.

Fans noticed the odd detail in photos from the games in Birmingham, where the duchess wowed in an all-white Alexander McQueen outfit.

“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.

“Let me ask you a question: Do you have a 3 carat engagement ring with a similar setting to Catherine’s?” one Twitter user wrote.

“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.

WATCH: Kate Middleton and Prince William talk about Princess Diana in their engagement interview

In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge has been photographed without the sapphire multiple times throughout her 11-year marriage to William.

She was spotted without it during a January 2020 visit to a London Children’s Hospital, then again in a photo shared on her and William’s royal Instagram in March that year.

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

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Kate Middleton Didn’t Wear Her Engagement Ring and the Internet Is Freaking Out

When your engagement ring happens to be one of ring-history” data-ylk=”slk:most iconic rings ever made” class=”link “most iconic rings ever made, it’s no wonder the world keeps a close eye on it at all times.

That’s exactly why the internet was aflutter this week after Kate Middleton stepped out at the Commonwealth Games with hubby Prince William and Princess Charlotte, too. Sure, she was dressed to the nines in a white Alexander McQueen suit, but her ring finger was noticeably less blingy, adorned with only her gold wedding band vs. the sapphire and diamond sparkler that once belonged to Princess Diana and was passed down to her upon her engagement to William in 2010.

So, where was the ring? My co-host Roberta Fiorito and I discuss a zillion reasons for its absence on this week’s episode of the Royally Obsessed podcast (listen to it here!). No, it has nothing to do with marital troubles. Our main take: It was likely getting cleaned or had a stone in need of repair. But also, Kate has only been pictured without it a handful of times (for example, on this engagement-ring-during-todays-hospital-visit/” data-ylk=”slk:hospital visit in 2020″ class=”link “hospital visit in 2020 and again in 2018), which is why it always makes headlines when she’s pictured without it on.

On the flip side, Kate’s engagement ring was the subject of recent conversations for a very different reason: The risk she took while kate-middleton-engagement-ring-scuba-diving” data-ylk=”slk:wearing it scuba diving in Belize during her royal tour of the Caribbean” class=”link “wearing it scuba diving in Belize during her royal tour of the Caribbean with Prince William. (For the record, the value of the ring is currently set at approximately half a million dollars.)

Shout-out to the royal

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