What?!Prince Harry Was the Original Owner of Princess Diana’s Stunning Sapphire Engagement Ring, Not Prince William

Royals

Aug 8, 2017 10:59 am·

By Samantha Faragalli

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That’s what brothers are for! It’s been revealed that Prince Harry was the original keeper of his late mother Princess Diana’s engagement ring up until his big bro Prince William snagged it to give to his now-wife, Kate Middleton, back in 2010.

Daily Star reports that when Diana died in 1997, her two sons were allowed to each choose something as a “keepsake” from her jewelry collection. “William picked his mom’s Cartier watch, and Harry picked her sapphire and diamond engagement ring,” an insider told the news outlet.

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Diana (left) and Kate (right) wearing the sapphire engagement ring.

It’s been said that Harry and William had a pact that whoever got engaged first would get to use the diamond and sapphire beauty. But now that Will has gotten down on one knee long before Harry, we can’t help but wonder if he regrets his decision to give up the ring, especially now that he’s dating Suits actress Meghan Markle.

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The couple jet-setted to Africa earlier this week to celebrate Meghan’s birthday as well as their first anniversary. That said, royal fans are wondering if he’ll finally propose during the getaway, especially since William proposed to Kate in the exact location!

According to Daily Star, Harry is in the midst of creating an engagement ring for Meghan made out of one of Diana’s prized pieces — her diamond bracelet! The ring will allegedly feature emerald diamonds from the bracelet. So pretty! Here’s hoping Harry and Meghan return from their trip with some big news (as well as a shiny piece honoring Diana).

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Click through the gallery below to see all the times Kate Middleton borrowed royal jewels!

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Queen Elizabeth's Diamond and Pearl Button Earrings

Kate wore one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite pairs of earrings to a royal engagement in the Netherlands in October 2016!

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Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring

Thirteen years after Princess Diana's tragic 1997 death, her eldest son, Prince William, proposed to Kate with his late mother's 12-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

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Princess Anne's Halo Tiara

The Cartier Halo Tiara was first bought by King George VI as an anniversary gift for his wife, the Queen Mother. She later gave the headpiece to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth, who let her daughter, Princess Anne, wear it to a formal New Zealand event in 1970. Kate famously wore the tiara on her 2011 wedding day.

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Princess Diana's Lover's Knot Tiara

Diana famously wore the pearl and diamond tiara to the State Opening of Parliament in November 1981 while Kate wore the headpiece to a Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2015.

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The Queen Mother's Lotus Flower Tiara

Queen Elizabeth's late mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, donned her Lotus Flower tiara in a January 1925 portrait. Ninety years later, Kate wore the headpiece to a royal state banquet in October 2015.

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The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace

This stunning piece was given to Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day in November 1947. Kate recently wore the necklace during a 2014 gala in London.

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The Queen Mother's Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch

Queen Elizabeth's mother famously wore the diamond-encrusted pin — now a Kate favorite! — to a royal outing in July 1952.

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Queen Elizabeth's New Zealand Fern Brooch

Queen Elizabeth has worn this diamond brooch on several occasions, including a visit to the New Zealand Giant Rugby Ball in 2008. Kate donned the pin during her April 2014 royal tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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