The Princess of Wales was spotted with the ring in a video with Prince William for Team GB at the Olympics.

Princess Kate made a rare appearance in a video with Prince William, sharing a congratulatory message for Team GB for their performance at the Paris Olympics 2024.

The Princess of Wales was seen sporting her favoured Ralph Lauren breton stripe top and eagle-eyed fans also spotted she wasn’t wearing her usual engagement ring.

Instead, she was seen wearing a band, said to be an eternity ring gifted by William to symbolise their love, especially as the couple endure hardships such as Kate’s ongoing preventative chemotherapy.

It is also possible that Kate’s 12-carat diamond and sapphire engagement ring is being resized or cleaned and she is wearing the band in the meantime.

Tony French from Diamonds Factory has commented on why Kate may be wearing the ring, as well as analysing the style of the piece in relation to the Princess’s usual style of jewellery.

Mr French explained: “It is currently being speculated that The Princess of Wales has chosen to wear the ring as an eternity ring. These are usually gifted to a partner when a couple have surpassed a major milestone – like anniversaries or births – or as a show of love and commitment. With the rumours that have surrounded the couple earlier in the year, this can be seen as a subtle nod to the public by Kate and Will that they are in love more than ever.