Kate wears new eternity ring in place of engagement ring in video

The Princess of Wales has worn an eternity ring in place of her engagement ring for her recent video update.

Kate usually sports a lavish 18-carat sapphire engagement ring that used to belong to Princess Diana.

Instead, in the video released this week, she is wearing an eternity band featuring light and dark gemstones and diamonds.

Watch the video above.

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Lauren Kiehna, founder of The Court Jeweller blog told People it is "definitely a newer addition" to the royal's jewellery collection.

"It's a slim, sparkling eternity-style band with alternating light and dark gemstones," she said.

Catherine was first spotted wearing the ring on August 11 when she and Prince William congratulated Great Britain on their success at the 2024 Paris Olympics in a video.

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The princess wore her new eternity ring next to her Welsh gold wedding band and the white gold and diamond Annoushka ring she wore following the birth of Prince George in 2013.

It is understood the latter was a gift from Prince William following the birth of their first child.

"Many of these eternity bands reflect family relationships. Given that her children's birthstones are rubies, emeralds and diamonds, it wouldn't surprise me if the gems set in the new ring are linked to George, Charlotte and Louis," Kiehna said.

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared rare public displays of affection in the new video, during which Kate announced she had completed chemotherapy treatment and was "entering a new phase of recovery."

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We see the royal couple with their three children enjoying the outdoors in various settings as Kate shares a voice over update with royal followers.

The royal couple hold hands throughout the video as they walk with their children George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six.

William kisses Kate twice in the video, once on the cheek and once on the neck as they wrestle on the beach with their children.

The Prince and Princess of Wales marked their 12th wedding anniversary on April 29.

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