Prince William’s Worry Over Princess Diana’s Missing Diamonds
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In a deeply personal concern, reports have emerged that Prince William is anxious about the whereabouts of precious diamonds that once belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana. These diamonds were passed on to Meghan Markle as part of the engagement ring Prince Harry gave her in 2017, sparking a heartwarming moment that connected the brothers to their mother’s legacy. But recent events have raised troubling questions.
The engagement ring, which holds immense sentimental value for both Harry and William, features two stones from Diana’s personal collection, flanking a larger central stone from Botswana. Set on a simple gold band, the ring symbolized Harry’s deep connection to both Meghan and his late mother. However, Meghan has been seen without the ring at several key events in recent months, raising concerns about the ring’s status and the fate of the diamonds.
According to a source who spoke with New Idea magazine, William has grown increasingly uneasy about the absence of the ring and the diamonds it contains. “Not knowing where they are is disturbing for William,” the insider revealed, explaining that the Prince of Wales has been quietly seeking answers about the missing gemstones through mutual friends. This concern has reportedly caused alarm within the royal family, as William feels a strong emotional tie to his mother’s jewelry. “The memories of his mother wearing these pieces will never go away,” the source shared, highlighting the deep sentimental value the jewelry holds for William.
Meghan’s engagement ring underwent a redesign in 2019, with the band becoming thinner, and she debuted the updated version during the Trooping the Colour event that year. However, in recent months, the Duchess of Sussex has been seen without the iconic ring, notably at a gala in May and at the Invictus Games in Germany. It was reported that the ring was “being fixed,” but its absence continues to raise speculation and concern.
The situation has triggered “alarm bells at the Palace,” with William determined to ensure that the diamonds remain safe. For the Prince, these jewels represent an important piece of Diana’s legacy, one that he is fiercely protective of. As tensions between William, Harry, and Meghan have mounted in recent years, this latest mystery has only added to the strain within the royal family.
The brothers’ relationship has been under significant pressure, especially since Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties in 2020. A Netflix docuseries released in 2022 provided the couple’s perspective on their departure, further highlighting the friction between them and the royal family.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson has noted that the tension between William and Harry began long before Meghan entered the picture. In his book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Jobson reveals that William was initially cautious about Harry’s relationship with Meghan, even advising his brother to “cool the relationship” before proposing. Jobson also claims that William sought assurances from Queen Elizabeth that certain pieces of Diana’s jewelry would remain reserved for his wife, Kate Middleton, intensifying the brothers’ rift.
As Meghan continues to wear other pieces from Diana’s collection, including an aquamarine ring and a Cartier bracelet, the mystery surrounding the engagement ring has led some to wonder whether more of Diana’s treasures could become a point of contention within the family. For now, Prince William remains concerned about the fate of the diamonds, a symbol of his mother’s enduring legacy.
