Prince William married Kate
Middleton in 2011, but many were shocked when it was revealed only Kate
would be given a wedding ring during the service at Westminster Abbey.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the decision was “in accordance with the
couple’s wishes”.
A statement was released on
the Cambridges’ wedding day of April 29, 2011: “Prince William and
Catherine Middleton chose Wartski to make the wedding ring for Miss Middleton.
“The ring has been
fashioned from a piece of Welsh gold that was given to Prince William by the
Queen shortly after the engagement was announced.
“The ring will be carried
to Westminster Abbey by Prince William’s best man Prince Harry on the wedding
day. There will be only one ring, in accordance with the couple’s wishes.”
While it may seem unusual that
William opted not to have a wedding ring, it is thought he made the decision
for practical reasons.
A Palace insider told the
Mirror at the time: “He’s not one for jewellery. He’s never worn any. He
decided he didn’t want to wear one now. It’s all down to personal preference.”
William’s decision was not
completely out of the ordinary for a royal man, as his grandfather Prince
Philip also didn’t wear a wedding ring.
