Prince William Asked the Queen to Restrict Meghan Markle’s Access to Diana’s Collection, Claims Royal Expert

Published 07/30/2024, 2:00 AM EDT

The rivalries between the heir and the spare of the royal family have ripped the family into pieces ever since Princess Diana took her leave from the world. Needless to say, if not herself, she left all her legacy, prosperity, and annulments divided between both her sons, Prince Harry, and Prince William. However, it was not as simple as it seems. When it came to claiming powers and responsibilities, the two brothers have always been at loggerheads and so have their wives. 

Following the unforgettable bombshell that sizzled the royal family in previous years, a new revelation has headlined the dispute about Prince William restricting her mother's jewels for Meghan Markle

Prince William was concerned of Meghan Markle wearing Princess Diana's ring

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Robert Jobson's new book, The Princess of Wales: The Biography (via Daily Mail), revealed that Prince William was "concerned" when Meghan Markle showed interest in wearing Princess Diana's jewelry during her wedding to Prince Harry. "He'd sought assurances from the Queen that Harry's bride would not be wearing any of Princess Diana's jewelry," wrote Jobson as per the outlet.

According to Robert Jobson, Prince William went to Queen Elizabeth to address his concerns, despite his own wife, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, having inherited a good lot of Diana's jewels the most prominent being the 12-carat sapphire engagement ring. Nonetheless, that was not the case, at least always.

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Despite the alleged requests for restricted access, Meghan Markle inherited her fair share of Princess Diana’s collection except for her big day.

Did Meghan Markle wear any of Princess Diana’s jewels on her wedding day?

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Daily Mail reported that Meghan Markle ended up wearing no jewelry from Princess Diana’s collection on her wedding day. However, what she did wear following the functions to the main wedding was the blue Aquamarine ring famously called the Freedom ring that the Princess wore following her high-profile divorce. Following their big day, the ring featured on the Duchess’ finger at various events and royal engagements. 

Princess Kate honored Princess Diana by wearing her sapphire ring on her 2011 wedding day at Westminster Abbey. In contrast, Meghan Markle did not wear Princess Diana's inherited engagement ring on her wedding day, instead opting for a Welsh gold wedding band. Kate Middleton’s gesture was a touching tribute to her husband's late mother, while Markle did not have (or was not allowed) to share the same fate.

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