We’ve been fortunate enough to witness two royal weddings of the British royal family in the last ten years. In 2011, Kate Middleton and Prince William exchanged vows. Then Prince Harry met Meghan Markle, the love of his life, and the two married in 2018. The two weddings commemorating their union were similar but distinct. After all, William and Kate are on their way to becoming King and Queen Consort, whereas Harry and Meghan have stepped down from their official royal duties. Here are some of the differences between the two royal weddings that you might have missed.
Their Engagement Rings
Prince William gave Kate Middleton an engagement ring that belonged to William’s late mother, Princess Diana. The 12-carat ring, which has an oval blue sapphire with cut faces and is now valued at $400,000, has an oval blue sapphire with cut faces and is now valued at $400,000. Beautiful solitaire diamonds surround it. Princess Diana’s collection is also featured in Meghan’s engagement ring, with two of her diamonds framing a center stone that Prince Harry bought in Botswana, where the now-married couple first fell in love. Meghan’s engagement ring is estimated to be worth $350,000.
Their Engagement Rings
Kate Is British
While there were some skeptics when Kate Middleton’s relationship with Prince William was revealed, the couple appeared to be a perfect match. Kate grew up in a wealthy Berkshire family and went to St. Andrew’s School, Downe House School, Marlborough College, and the University of St Andrews, where she met her future husband. Kate’s family has many aristocratic connections; her father was born into wealth and had ties to the British aristocracy, so Kate and William are likely to meet.
Kate Is British
