When a couple announced their engagement, everyone is going gaga to see the engagement ring. How much more if the couple are royalties? Kate Middleton's engagement ring creates buzz because of its emotional connection; the ring's former owner was the England's Rose the late Diana Princess of Wales's mothers jewelry collection.
It is official and the couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement publicly and officially at Clarence House. Public and the media who had been dying to take a glimpse of the much talked engagement ring finally got a chance.
The Ring
Prince William proposed to the future Queen of England with the same engagement ring her mother Princess Diana picked as her wedding engagement ring with Prince Charles back in 1981. The crown jewel is made of platinum with 18 carat blue sapphire charms jewelry surrounded by white diamonds and was one of her mothers jewelry collection. The estimated worth of the ring is more than $100,000. William used Princess Diana's engagement ring as a way of making her dear mother a part of the special occasion. Since the ring was originally set in platinum it looks as beautiful today as it did years ago, and it will for generations to come.
Lavish Wedding for William and Kate?
The royal wedding date is set on April 29 next year at Westminster Abbey, the place where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, William's grandmother and grandfather was wedded 63 years ago. It is written over British newspapers that the royal family will spend approximately $40 million for the wedding ceremony. When Prince Charles and Camilla were wedded, the Queen itself paid the expenses. This time, Prince Charles will pay for his eldest son's special day as a tradition. Though sources said that Will and Kate's wedding will not be as lavish compared to his parent's wedding.
Although palace had been adamant in disclosing more details on William and Kate's much awaited wedding, one thing is for sure; Prince William and Kate's wedding will still be the new Wedding of the Century.