Prince Harry Snubbed The Traditional Royal Wedding Ring

When it comes to royal traditions Prince Harry has thrown out the playbook and that extends to his choice of a wedding ring.

The renegade royal decided that while most royal wedding rings are made of Welsh gold, his had to be a modern, platinum ring with a brushed texture finish.

In a sweet and thoughtful family tradition, royal wedding bands are made out of Welsh gold from the queen’s Clogau St. David Gold Mine in Dolgellau, Wales. The family tradition dates back decades upon decades to 1923, when Her Majesty’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, wed.

It Should Be No Surprise That Harry Spurned His Grandmother’s Wedding Ring Gift

While keeping a family tradition alive is an important honor for most individuals, Prince Harry would rather go his own way. This is painfully evident in his decision to leave the country and his family after he married Meghan Markel.

The couple made a grand spectacle of their decision, not relocating quietly and respectfully, but with Megxit, a cringy public divorce if you will.

Harry’s Wedding Ring Represents A Defiant No To His Grandmother

Hello! Magazine reported that Harry decided to ignore royal tradition for his 2018 nuptials. Instead of observing his family’s tradition of the Welsh gold style that males in the British royal family choose, he went 21st century with his taste in bling.

His finger candy is said to be a thoroughly modern, platinum wedding band style.

Harry’s dad, Prince Charles, wears his wedding ring every day although Prince William declines to wear one.

The Queen Has A Lovely Tradition Of Providing Wedding Rings To Male Heirs

It is a time-honored tradition that the generous queen gifts the newlyweds in her family with precious metal. It is a private stock of gold that comes directly from her own Welsh gold mine, Clogau St. David Gold Mine. What could be more special than an eternal band made from your family’s gold mine?

Hello! The magazine notes that today the gold itself is more rare and extraordinary than ever before. This is because the mine is no longer in operation and the supply of the gold is limited.

Harry’s modern ring was photographed in September 2018 when he paid a visit to the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre. Close-up shots of the band show that he decided upon a skinny band that is adorned with a brushed texture.