Meghan Markle ditches her R2m ring during SA tour
She is said to have made the decision in an effort to keep her trip 'low key'.
Meghan Markle’s diamond engagement ring | Image: Twitter
In an effort to reportedly keep her family’s highly publicized tour “low-key”, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is said to have removed her £140,000 (R2 million) engagement ring for the second day running.
After having been spotted without the three-carat rock on Monday, Daily Mail reports that the 38-year-old opted to only keep her gold wedding band on, pairing it with a turquoise Jennifer Meyer ring and a set of earrings from the same designer.
After noticing this, many Southern African’s took to Twitter to question the move.
Meghan Markle removed her €140k engagement ring because she's in the Republic. What have we done? pic.twitter.com/qdaxoegrla
— O Bella Ciao Bella Ciao Ciao (@Doctor_101Love) September 25, 2019
Why is Meghan Markel removing her jewelry when she is visiting South Africa? What is she trying to say? https://t.co/fgSQRjfSbs
— Danie Barnard (@DaanBarnard) September 24, 2019
Wait… wut… what?! 🤨
Meghan Markle removes her £140K diamond engagement ring for the second day running after making the decision to keep Africa tour 'low key' 👎🏾 Daily Mail Online #RoyalPain https://t.co/VaJg0Q8Bzh— CyberChick (@warriors_mom) September 24, 2019
Okay there is no possible way ANYONE would get anywhere near her Royal ring. With all her security? No. Do they think we’re stupid? What’s the real reason this time? Is she getting another upgrade? Is she hoping this helps her look humble? #MEGXIT https://t.co/PjKpbn2UWI
— JustMyThots (@Justmythots8) September 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/eyerolldrumrol1/status/1176692107815178240?s=20
Meghan Markle: I'm black today
Also Meghan Markle: Let me take off my ring before these black MF's steal it pic.twitter.com/75yBSjNGD2— @IsistheGoddess (@ThaRealIsis1) September 24, 2019
The custom-made engagement ring was designed for her by Harry when he proposed, and she later redesigned it “to make it look more dainty.”
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