Prince Harry's wedding ring is very different to that of other royal men – see the pictures and find out why
May 20, 2020 - 12:30 BST Fiona Ward Prince Harry decided against following royal tradition when he chose his wedding ring for his marriage to Meghan Markle in May 2018 - opting for a modern, platinum design rather than the classic Welsh gold usually favoured by his family. During a visit to the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre in September 2018, photographers caught a close-up shot of his ring - which features a slender band and a subtly brushed, textured finish.
The difference? Charles' ring is made from classic gold, like all other wedding rings in the royal family. Both the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex also chose to have their wedding bands made out of the precious metal, which is traditionally gifted by the Queen from her personal collection of Welsh gold from the Clogau St. David Gold Mine in Dolgellau, Wales – even more exclusive as it's no longer in operation.
Harry and Meghan chose court jewelers Cleave and Company to create their wedding jewellery, which the palace revealed in a statement just before the royal wedding."Ms. Markle's ring has been fashioned from a piece of Welsh Gold, gifted by Her Majesty The Queen. Prince Harry's ring will be a Platinum Band with a textured finish. Both rings were crafted in the Cleave workshop," the notice read.
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