Recent festivities for Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, marked her 42nd birthday with a lively gathering with her friends. However, a snapshot shared on a friend’s Instagram story during the celebration quickly gained traction on social media. Observant users were quick to notice the absence of her engagement ring, which led to a flurry of speculation about potential divorce rumors involving her spouse, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
In the shared photograph, Meghan Markle is captured enjoying her birthday in the company of two close friends. The trio’s cheerful expressions paint a joyful scene, with the Duchess affectionately draping her arm around one of her companions. Upon closer examination, keen-eyed viewers observed the conspicuous absence of Ms. Markle’s engagement ring, even though her engagement band remained on her finger. This seemingly innocuous detail further stoked the already blazing flames of divorce conjecture and fueled discussions regarding the couple’s reported time apart.
“A new sweet photo of Meghan Markle, shared by her hair stylist Mika Harris on the occasion of the Duchess’s birthday, on the left of the photo writer Cleo Wade,” reads the caption of the picture, posted on a fan account.
Several people were shocked by the missing engagement ring. “I wonder what has happened to the engagement ring?” said a user.
“Not everyone wears their engagement rings in everyday life. I know I don’t.” commented a person.
“She looks so well. Perhaps her ring was sent for resizing,” added another user.
Symbolism and occasional absences
As reported by People Magazine, her engagement ring showcases a trio of stones: a sizable cushion-cut diamond at the center sourced from Botswana, flanked by two side stones from Princess Diana’s jewelry collection. The Duchess has frequently adorned this ring alongside her gold wedding band on various occasions.
Nonetheless, this isn’t the first instance where the Duchess has been seen without her engagement ring. People Magazine notes that back in September 2019, during the couple’s South Africa tour, she opted not to wear the ring to maintain a more understated appearance during meet-and-greet events. Instead, she chose to sport solely her Welsh gold wedding ring and a turquoise marquise ring. Earlier, during her first pregnancy, Ms. Markle had temporarily taken off the ring due to swelling. (Diazepam Online)
