2010-11-22 13:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Royal Weddings: Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring

TAGS: PRINCESS, DIANA, KATE, MIDDLETON, ROYAL, WEDDING, DEAL


All avid royal watchers know that Prince William recently proposed to Kate Middleton with the late Princess Diana's iconic oval 18-carat sapphire ring.


Ever since we heard the news we've been speculating about Kate's dress and even came up with a nifty poll, so you can let us know what you think the princess-to-be should wear to her royal wedding!


Kate Middleton and Prince William engagement photo session


Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William courtesy of Mad Hattery



There have been lots of comments and speculation about the meaning behind the Prince's decision to give Kate this piece of his mother's history.


Some royal fans believe this act proves that the young prince is incredibly sweet and sentimental, while others have gone as far to say that it was a strange or even ill advised plan due to the rocky royal marriage that the ring represents to the world.


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