Princess Lilibet is set to inherit a glittering treasure trove one day. Her mother, Meghan Markle, has built up a sparkling jewelry collection over the years, from pieces she bought for herself during her Hollywood acting days to gifts from Prince Harry, including jewels that once belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana.
Meghan's love of jewelry goes back to her pre-royal days. She once shared that the accessories she wore while playing Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits came from her own jewelry box, including family heirlooms such as her grandmother's charm bracelet and her signet ring. Now, royal watchers are already looking at the bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces that her daughter, who is just five years old, may one day wear. Here are the seven heirloom pieces Lilibet is expected to inherit.
Meghan Markle's Engagement Ring
When Harry proposed in 2017, getting down on one knee in the garden of Nottingham Cottage, he gave Meghan one of her most meaningful jewels. The three-stone ring holds a central diamond, estimated at around three carats, sourced from Botswana, where the couple shared a memorable early trip together under the stars. The two smaller diamonds on either side came from Princess Diana's own jewelry collection, so that she would be with them on their journey. In 2019, the yellow gold band was replaced with a delicate micro-pavé band, adding even more sparkle to the sentimental piece.
Princess Diana's Aquamarine Ring
After her divorce was finalised in 1996, Princess Diana began wearing a striking aquamarine cocktail ring. It was reportedly a gift from her friend Lucia Flecha de Lima, said to have been given on the day the divorce was finalised. Blue, like her famous sapphire engagement ring, it became one of the most playful and striking pieces in her collection. Meghan used it as both her something borrowed and something blue at her 2018 wedding, wearing it on the way to her private reception, and she has since worn it on a royal tour and at a gala in 2022. If Lilibet inherits it, she will become the third royal woman to wear the glamorous piece.
The Cartier Tank Française Watch
This may be the most certain inheritance of all. Meghan bought her Cartier Tank Française watch as a present to herself after Suits was picked up for a third season, and had the back engraved with a personal message to herself. Years before Meghan was linked to the royal family, she had already said in an interview that she planned to give the watch to her daughter one day, explaining that the connection a person has to a piece is what makes it special. In a touching coincidence, Princess Diana had also famously worn the same watch model decades earlier.
Princess Diana's Cartier Tennis Bracelet
Meghan wore Diana's diamond Cartier tennis bracelet during her famous 2021 television interview with Oprah Winfrey. A spokesperson confirmed at the time that it was the very same bracelet from which Harry had sourced the side diamonds for Meghan's engagement ring four years earlier. Diana was photographed wearing the diamond-drenched piece many times, including at a Red Cross gala in 1997. Meghan has also worn it on Commonwealth Day in 2019 and at a gala in New York in 2021. Because royals love to reinvent heirlooms, it would not be a surprise if the bracelet's stones were one day reset into a brand new piece made for Lilibet.
Princess Diana's Butterfly Earrings
In August 2026, Meghan and Harry made a rare joint red carpet appearance at a foundation anniversary celebration in British Columbia. For the glamorous night, Meghan paired a one-shoulder black gown with a delicate set of butterfly earrings that previously belonged to Diana, according to reports. Diana had worn the earrings with their matching necklace during a royal visit to British Columbia back in 1986, and since the gala was also held in British Columbia, Meghan's choice of jewelry felt all the more meaningful.
The Cartier Love Bracelet
Lilibet may have already had her first heirloom moment. In photos shared for her fifth birthday in June 2026, the young princess could be seen wearing a gold bracelet as she hugged her father. Royal fans quickly noticed its resemblance to one of Meghan's favourite accessories, her yellow gold Cartier Love bracelet. Meghan has worn the minimalist bangle countless times since 2011, including on a trip to Colombia and at an awards ceremony in 2024, often stacking it with her watch or a tennis bracelet. She may well gift the beloved piece to Lilibet on a future birthday.
The Diamond Cross Necklace
It may not be the flashiest piece in the collection, but Meghan's diamond cross necklace holds a deep family connection. It was exclusively confirmed in 2024 that the dainty pendant, a gift from Harry, once belonged to Princess Diana. Meghan wore the necklace during a trip to Nigeria that year, quietly carrying a piece of her late mother-in-law's history with her.
From a world-famous engagement ring to a watch already promised to her years before she was born, Lilibet's future jewelry box is already filled with love, history and meaning. Each piece tells a story of two remarkable women, her mother and her grandmother, and one day, the young princess will carry those stories forward herself.
Key Takeaways
- Princess Lilibet is expected to inherit seven heirloom jewels from Meghan Markle's collection.
- The treasures include Meghan's three-stone engagement ring, with side diamonds from Princess Diana's collection.
- Meghan bought her Cartier Tank watch years ago and said she planned to give it to her daughter one day.
- Several pieces, including the aquamarine ring, tennis bracelet, butterfly earrings and cross necklace, once belonged to Diana.
- Lilibet was spotted wearing a gold bracelet resembling Meghan's Cartier Love bracelet in her fifth birthday photos.
