Though Kate Middleton has worn a lot of unforgettable accessories over the years, none has been more iconic than her engagement ring. The stunning sapphire sparkler originally belonged to Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana, but it got passed down to him to give to his future bride.
Since William and Kate got engaged, she's worn it well, and many times over the years, she's even matched her outfit to the piece of jewelry she almost never takes off. Whether she's wearing a sapphire blue coat, dress, or even pants, the Duchess of Cambridge has truly learned how to make her ring pop. Not that it's too challenging, though — the ring is that gorgeous.
Here are some of the times when Kate matched her outfit to her engagement ring. There's a good chance that ring will only become even more iconic as the years go on, and who knows — maybe one day it will belong to Princess Charlotte.
A Chic Blue Coat
One of the most recent times Kate matched her ring to her outfit was in January 2022, when she wore this royal blue coat that is the same color as the sapphire on her finger. Not only is this a stylish way to keep warm, but it definitely coordinates well with her accessory.
Buttoned-Up Blue
During Kate's visit to the Imperial War Museum in November 2021, she went with a few different shades of blue, including the one on her coat, which again matched her ring perfectly. How is it possible that she always looks just as fab in pants as she does in dresses?
When in Scotland
When William and Kate are on royal tours, Kate frequently wears clothing that will help her fit in where she's visiting — and in this case, tartan couldn't have made her look more at home in Scotland. Of course, it was in her signature sapphire blue, with subtle pops of green.
Perfectly Poised
In November 2019, Kate took this simple, timeless look to the next level by wearing what is definitely her color — and of course, the fact that she was also having an excellent hair day certainly helps. The belt on the waist of her long-sleeved dress helped bring the whole thing together.
Sapphire Dress
Kate has always been known for her seriously impressive dress collection, so of course it's no surprise that she has one in the sapphire color family. Even on a chilly day, Kate is still wearing a totally cohesive look. Something tells us Diana would be proud.
Simple & Elegant
Here's another example of Kate keeping it totally classy and simple and ending up with an elevated look as a result. And boy, does the color of that dress call attention to her ring, especially since she was carrying a nude clutch that helped it stand out.
Keeping Cozy
Here, Kate was pregnant, but she didn't let it get in the way of staying on top of her fashion game. She's wearing another one of her sapphire blue coats, and not only was this a great maternity look, but once again, the color looked great on her.
All Blue All the Time
How adorable is this photo of Kate and Prince George when he was little? Kate's been known to wear different shades of the same color in one outfit, and this time, she not only matched her blue dress to her ring, but she also matched it to George's noise-blocking headphones.
A Formal Event
While visiting Mumbai with William, Kate was totally ready to rise to the occasion. She donned this lacy gown, and with her prince by her side in his tux, there's no doubt they made a grand entrance. Not to mention how sparkly her ring must have looked with this dress!
Belted Beauty
This is a bit of a throwback, but Kate should definitely consider taking this dress out of her closet again if she decides she wants to rewear something to make her ring pop. This belted blue dress with the flared skirt is too cute. Her hair was so long!
At a Rugby Game
Even when Kate's taking in a sporting event, she always looks her best, so of course she'd wear another one of her fabulous coats while watching rugby with William — and in her signature color, of course. They both look so happy here!
A Winery Look
This photo was taken during one of Kate and William's Australian tours, and they both look pretty happy visiting a winery with a glass of vino in their hands! Kate went for a more casual look this time, but the blue shades in her outfit no doubt drew attention to her ring.
Sapphire Pants
We've seen Kate wear dresses this color many times, but what about pants? She kept it simple, letting her royal blue skinny jeans remain the star of the show when she paired them with a white polo shirt as she happily chatted with Prince Harry. Let that ring shine!
Lovely in Lace
We don't get to see Kate in looks like this very often, but back at the beginning of her royal career, this lacy dress certainly turned heads. And we wouldn't be surprised if it made more people take notice of her ring, especially since she paired it with neutral accessories.
Bumpin' in Blue
Here's another pregnancy shot of Kate where she's showing off her bump in blue. This blue is a bit darker than the shade she usually wears when she wants her ring to be front and center, but it still worked — especially since her outfit, hat, and shoes all matched perfectly.
Where It All Started
The first time Kate matched her outfit to her ring? The first time she had the opportunity to! She wore this blue wrap dress by Issa when she and William formally announced their engagement in 2010, and it was the first chance she got to show off the ring that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.
