Sources close to Prince William have since explained that it's purely a matter of personal preference. A palace official noted, "He doesn't like accessories. He had never worn a ring before, and she decided she didn't want to wear it anymore. It all depends on personal preference." On the other hand, Kate Middleton proudly wears a ring made from a piece of melted Royal Welsh gold. This special ring holds significance because it was a gift from Queen Elizabeth I I to the couple shortly after they announced their engagement.
The statement issued on April 29th, 2011, the day of their wedding, read: "Prince William and Catherine Middleton have chosen Wartski to design Middleton's engagement ring. This ring is made of Welsh gold and was presented to Prince William by the Duke of Wales shortly after the engagement was announced. This ring will be worn by Prince William's best man, Prince Harry, at Westminster Abbey on the wedding day."
This choice of ring by Prince William contrasts with that of his older brother, Prince Harry, who is often seen wearing the Platinum Band he received from Meghan Markle in 2018. Meghan's ring is also made of Welsh gold, adhering to royal bridal tradition. She often wears it alongside her engagement ring, which features two diamonds from Princess Diana's collection and one from Botswana.
While Prince William's decision not to wear a wedding ring has garnered attention, it's worth noting that Kate fully supports his choice. She herself wears a different wedding band along with the sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana.
Earlier this year, during a royal event, when a member of the royal family praised Kate's beautiful ring, she graciously acknowledged it by saying, "The ring is the same, and it was the same when I tried it on."
