Kate Middleton swaps wedding ring for new ‘eternity ring’ and re-wears old Ralph Lauren T-shirt as she sends congratulatory message to Team GB
The Princess of Wales introduced a new ‘eternity band’ last night and wore an old Ralph Lauren T-shirt as she sent Team GB a congratulatory message.
The 42-year-old royal appeared alongside the 42-year-old Prince of Wales in a star-studded video shared to the couple’s Instagram yesterday.
For the cheerful video, the mother of three wore a black-and-white striped top by Ralph Lauren.
The designer top, which originally cost £85, has been a mainstay of Kate’s wardrobe since 2013.
The royal was first spotted in the long-sleeved T-shirt while shopping in Anglesey in August 2013. Two months later, he also wore the shirt at an official SportAid charity event at London’s Olympic Park.
Pictured: The Princess of Wales wore minimal jewellery and an £85 striped Ralph Lauren T-shirt last night for a congratulatory message to Team GB
In the congratulatory video, Kate wore minimal jewelry, opting for a thin silver choker necklace and no earrings.
The princess was also seen wearing a new ring on her wedding ring finger, leading royal fans to suspect it is an eternity ring.
The chunky gold ring turned out to be set with diamonds and sapphires, matching the royal’s engagement ring that had once belonged to Princess Diana.
One of them commented on the Royal Fashion Police’s Instagram post: ‘The sapphire anniversary/eternity ring is a beautiful alternative to her engagement ring.
“It’s nice to have a ring with a lower profile so you can wear it every day.”
Another replied: ‘I think it’s a beautiful ring and it’s probably a more reasonable ring for everyday wear.’
Another added: ‘That sapphire band looks much more practical for everyday wear and it’s beautiful too.’
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary this year and marked the occasion by sharing a new black-and-white portrait from their wedding.
The princess was also seen wearing a new ring on her wedding ring finger, leading royal fans to suspect it is an eternity ring (pictured)
Pictured: The Princess of Wales wears her £85 Ralph Lauren striped T-shirt at a SportsAid Athlete Workshop at London Olympic Park in 2013.
In the short clip, Prince William stands next to her in the Instagram video. He has an unusually tough look and is unshaven.
Kate said: ‘From everyone watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.’
The Prince of Wales, wearing an official blue Team GB shirt, added briefly: “Well done Team GB, you are an inspiration to us all.”
In an accompanying message on their social media account, the royal couple said: ‘Well done @teamgb, what an incredible journey!
‘Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us all so proud!
‘We celebrate every victory at @paris2024 and look forward to more from @paralympicsgb_official later in the summer.’
Rapper Snoop Dogg, who hosts the Olympics for US broadcaster NBC, also features in the star-studded video
Former England captain and football icon David Beckham congratulated Team GB while reporter Gabby Logan said they had ‘created memories that will last a lifetime’
Former US sprinter Michael Johnson, who presented the Olympics for the BBC, said dryly that Team GB had done a ‘good job – although not as good as the USA’, while former heptathlon champion and now presenter Jessica Ennis-Hill said: ‘Well done, Team GB’
In a social media post, the royal couple spoke about Team GB’s ‘incredible journey’
In March, the Princess of Wales announced in an emotional video message that she was undergoing cancer treatment and has rarely appeared in public since.
In June, Kate attended the Trooping the Colour celebrations in London and recently watched the Wimbledon men’s final with Princess Charlotte.
Kate and William’s glowing video emerged shortly after a heartfelt statement from King Charles III, in which he called all Olympians “an inspiration.”
The monarch congratulated them on their “exceptional successes” and praised their “pure talent, perseverance and hard work” in the message, which was sent just hours before the final moments of the Olympic Games in the French capital.
In the viral video, which has been liked more than 450,000 times, former England captain and football icon David Beckham also offered a message of support.
Pictured: The Princess of Wales announced in an emotional video message that she was undergoing cancer treatment in March
The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis at Trooping the Colour in June
Last month, the Princess of Wales attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final in London with Princess Charlotte
He said, ‘Hey Team GB, we are so proud of you, congratulations.’
Announcer Gabby Logan said: “You guys are amazing. Thank you so much for everything. These memories will last a long time.”
Retired American sprinter and broadcaster Michael Johnson said dryly: ‘Well done Team GB, you did a great job. You’re not as good as us in the US, but well done.’
Former Welsh athlete Colin Jackson beamed with delight as he told the Olympians: “You did a fantastic job.”
Announcer Emma Willis said it had been “sensational watching you over the last few weeks.”
Swimmer Rebecca Adlington was full of praise for Team GB. She said: ‘Your performance is absolutely fantastic.’
Former jockey and presenter Clare Balding said: ‘I know how much you have lifted the nation and I want to thank you for that.’
American rapper Snoop Dogg, who was a welcome guest at this year’s Olympic Games as a special guest presenter for American broadcaster NBC, completed the video.
With his usual trademark smile and informal personality, he said: “Thank you, Great Britain. On behalf of Snoop Dogg, the Prince and his beautiful wife,” before clasping his hands and bowing his head.
