With the world holding their breath for what has been termed ‘the greatest reality show to ever hit television’, the most important symbol of this wedding is the beautiful engagement ring that sits on Kate Middleton’s finger which is intrinsically linked to our wonderful island-nation. This is a symbolic ring that has set off a chain of events that has culminated in this highly anticipated Royal wedding.The Ceylon Sapphire, which is the central focus of her engagement ring, is one of Sri Lanka’s prized gem treasures. It is, however, a sentimental treasure to all the citizens of the United Kingdom, as this ring belonged to and was chosen by the ever iconic, late Princess Diana. For Prince William, this ring has enormous significance. "It’s my mother’s engagement ring, so of course it’s very special to me. This was my way of making sure that my mother didn’t miss out on today," he said as the couple posed for photographers inside St James’s Palace.
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