Kate Middleton Didn’t Wear Her Engagement Ring to an Event Today—Here’s Why

Christopher Rosa
·2 min read

Kate Middleton had an official event Tuesday (January 28) at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, and she looked effortlessly chic. The Duchess of Cambridge had on a Dolce & Gabbana tweed skirt suit, which she paired with black tights and simple Gianvito Rossi pumps. Her jewelry was just as classic: "Empress" earrings and a necklace designed by Mappin and Webb.

Something noticeably missing from her ensemble, though, was her engagement ring, which previously belonged to Princess Diana. She had on her gold wedding band, but her other iconic ring, gifted to her by husband Prince William, was nowhere to be found.

So where was it? No, there isn't any trouble in (royal) paradise. According to People, the Evelina London Children’s Hospital actually has a policy about visitors wearing minimal jewelry. As would be expected for a hospital visit, you have to thoroughly clean your hands before touring the wards, so it's recommended you show up with as little jewelry as possible.

<h1 class="title">The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery Workshop At Evelina London Children's Hospital</h1><cite class="credit">Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images</cite>

The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery Workshop At Evelina London Children's Hospital

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<h1 class="title">The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery Workshop At Evelina London Children's Hospital</h1><cite class="credit">Getty Images</cite>

The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery Workshop At Evelina London Children's Hospital

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It's important to note this isn't the first time the duchess has done this. She frequently leaves her engagement ring at home when visiting hospitals. People points to her visit to the opening of the Mittal Children’s Medical Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital in January 2018 as a recent example. It's just a precaution to ensure Middleton's priceless engagement ring stays, well, priceless.

"The Duchess of Cambridge visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital today to learn more about the creative art workshops which are delivered by the @nationalportraitgallery Hospital Programme," Kensington Palace posted to its Instagram page about Middleton's recent outing. "The NPG works closely with Evelina London to bring workshops and artists into the hospital, helping to support the health, well-being and happiness of the children who receive care there."

To be honest, I didn't even notice Middleton's engagement ring was missing on this outing. I was too busy living for her sleek, impossibly shiny hair. Tell us your secrets, duchess.

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