Meghan Markle's Ring-less Appearance Sparks Speculation

0:00On March 20th, Meghan Markle turned heads at a charity event in Los Angeles this week when she hugged a friend without her signature diamond. Engagement ring or eternity band on her finger. Instead, the 44-year-old Duchess wore only her simple gold wedding ring. She skipped the full stack before, keeping things minimal on her recent trip to Jordan and other outings. The last clear photo of the engagement ring dates back to February when she and Prince Harry attended an NBA All-Star game in California. That ring holds deep meaning. Nine years ago, Harry proposed with a custom design from the Lake Queens jeweler featuring diamonds cut from Princess Diana's bracelet as a tribute. Plus a stone from Botswana where the couple bonded early on. Over the years, Meghan has tweaked it multiple times, starting with a thinner band and side diamonds in 2019. More stones added by 20, 22, and repairs noted in 2023. Fans recently spotted what looked like a new cut in a Netflix trailer. Speculation is rife about another update or even a stand-in to protect the original.

1:04For now, the Sussexes haven't weighed in, leaving everyone guessing what comes next for that iconic piece.