Princess Beatrice’s wedding ring has recently been unveiled, showcasing a departure from royal tradition.
Edoardo Mappalimosi, Beatrice’s husband, shared never-before-seen wedding photos to commemorate their third anniversary.
Among the images, the focus was on Beatrice’s bridal bouquet and the RVH floral design arrangement by Patrice Van Helden.
Inadvertently, these photos provided a closer look at Beatrice’s stunning wedding ring.
On her left hand, Beatrice wore a delicate platinum band adorned with diamonds, featuring a curved design that perfectly complements her engagement ring.
The engagement ring was specially designed by Edoardo himself, while British jeweler Sean Leanne crafted both the engagement and wedding rings.
Beatrice’s wedding ring seamlessly blends Victorian and Art Deco aesthetics.
Cressida Bonas, Prince Harry’s former girlfriend, was quick to send her well wishes to Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mappalimosi.
Cressida also complimented Beatrice’s ring, revealing an intriguing detail.
It seems that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attempted to steal Beatrice’s ring during the Jubilee in 2022.
Rumors suggest that Meghan asked Beatrice to remove the ring and even tried it on.
Beatrice, being easy-going, handed it over.
However, Meghan’s behavior became suspicious when she refused to take her eyes off the ring and distracted those around Westminster with something else.
Edoardo, keenly observant, eventually intervened and asked Meghan to return the ring, suggesting it was time for them to leave.
The intention behind Meghan’s interest in borrowing the expensive ring remains unclear, but it serves as a reminder to be cautious of potential theft.
Originally estimated to be a 3.5-carat gem valued at £78,000, Princess Beatrice’s engagement ring has now been estimated to be worth up to £300,000 by Max Stone at Stephen Stone.
This places the ring’s value double that of Meghan Markle’s famous sparkler, previously valued at £122,500.
Prince Harry proposed to Meghan in 2017 with a ring featuring a stone from Botswana and two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection.
Similarly, the diamonds in Beatrice’s ring are ethically sourced stones from Botswana, establishing a unique connection between the two couples.
In addition to the similarities with Meghan’s ring, Princess Beatrice’s engagement ring also bears resemblance to the late Queen’s design.
The late Queen’s ring showcased a beautiful art deco design flanked by diamond panels.
Experts from Stephen Stone describe Princess Beatrice’s engagement ring as an absolute stunner, surpassing the value of Meghan Markle’s ring.
Edoardo took to Instagram to pay tribute to his wife and the life they have built together.
Their relationship began in late 2018, and they bid farewell to singlehood in a private ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor on July 17, 2020, ten months after their engagement in September 2019.