Kate Middleton's kind motive for ditching engagement ring at emotional hospital visit The Princess of Wales made her first official solo appearance in more than a year - and it proved to be an emotional one.
As she reassured patients and shared her experiences of her cancer journey with them, it became clear that Kate had opted against wearing her dazzling sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana for the visit.
At the time, royal fans speculated the new ring was a potential gift from William and wondered if the new jewellery may be the sign of a 'fresh start' for the princess, now she has finished her treatment and is designed to mark "the next phase of her life".
Instead, Kate was yesterday seen wearing a new eternity ring she was first spotted wearing last summer.
The princess, who later revealed for the first time that she is in remission, visited the hospital to thank staff for their care and to meet patients currently going through treatment.
