How did Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge) and not Meghan end up with Princess Diana’s ring, since Harry originally selected it?
Thank you for the question, Rose Ann. Harry actually chose his mother’s 14 carat Ceylon sapphire engagement ring from his mother’s estate. William chose his mother’s platinum Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch, circa 1947. Her Majesty the Queen received a wedding gift from The Swiss Federal Republic which was a specially designed platinum watch by the world’s oldest watch factory, Vacheron & Constantin. In 1981, the Queen gave the watch as a wedding gift to Princess Diana.
Harry and William decided that whomever were to wed first would get the Ceylon sapphire ring of Diana’s. It was presented to Catherine, since she and William were the first to wed. William, in turn, gave the platinum wristwatch to Harry. William, Catherine and Harry were quite the adorable trio then.
A fortuitous swap for Catherine, I would say. She wears it well.