Royal fans spot subtle change Kate Middleton made in moving cancer update video to signify 'fresh start'

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Kate Middleton swapped her engagement ring with a gorgeous eternity band in a heartwarming family video shared on Monday, September 9, in which she provided a health update six months after publicly announcing her cancer diagnosis.

The late Princess Diana received the magnificent sapphire engagement ring from King Charles (then Prince of Wales). Prince William later proposed to Kate using the same ring.

However, Kate has now replaced the sapphire engagement ring, estimated to be worth $392,653 (£300,000) today, with a brand-new "eternity band," per Metro.

Kate Middleton swaps out Princess Diana's ring for new eternity band

In the video, which was shot in Norfolk in August, Kate Middleton, 42, appeared with her family to announce that she will soon resume her public duties as her chemotherapy treatment is now over.

Her moving speech on her experience with cancer unfolds over pictures of the Waleses and their children having fun in the great outdoors, strolling through forests, and holding hands.

In a touching moment, Kate reaches out to run her fingers through the tall grass and displays her new eternity band, which she seems to have replaced with the ring that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

After noticing the subtle change, royal enthusiasts speculated that the ring was probably a gift from Prince William to mark a "fresh start" now that she was done with chemotherapy.

According to Daily Mail, Kate had previously displayed the jewelry when she wore the ring to send Team Great Britain a star-studded congratulations after their spectacular performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In the update video, Kate shared, "The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown." 

She also noted that the cancer path is "complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone."

Kate then expressed, "I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can. Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life."

Royal fans speculate Kate Middleton's new ring is a gift from Prince William

Royal fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to point out the eternity ring seen on Kate Middleton's finger in the cancer update video. 

One wrote, "So Princess Catherine is definitely wearing a new ring. You can see her wedding ring, I think her eternity ring and a new ring." Another stated, "The new ring again... definitely a William present"

"Why isnt she wearing her ring Diana's blue ring She has a diff ring on," asked a royal fan.

An individual speculated, "I wonder if she needs a fresh start from wearing Diana’s ring, something for this next phase of her life? Or perhaps she will wear Diana’s ring occasionally or formal events?"

"I wondered if it was new or if it was the promise ring gifted by Prince William with their birth stones," chimed in another person.

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