MIKE Tindall certainly impressed Princess Anne’s daughter Zara when he popped the question with a £140,000 engagement ring.
However, owning a real piece of jewelry has its challenges, according to experts.
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Former rugby star Mike proposed Zara in 2010 with a diamond solitaire ring with a shiny pavé band.
The diamond is estimated to be worth £140,000 and was designed to deliberately have a discreet setting so that Olympian Zara could continue to wear it during equestrian events.
While the jewelry may be “practical” for sporting events, it can keep Zara busy behind the scenes.
Caring for a royal ring can be tricky, according to Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau – the brand responsible for the Welsh gold that royals have used to create their wedding rings since 1923.
Speaking about Kate Middleton’s 12-carat sapphire engagement ring, he said Hello! magazine: “Kate and her team will need to carry out careful maintenance, with regular inspections and in-depth assessments, gentle cleaning to restore shine and, if necessary, specialist repairs to ensure its longevity.”
No doubt Zara – who is mother to Mia, Lena and Lucas – will also have periodic maintenance on her six-figure diamond ring.
The couple remarried on 30 July 2011 at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh with a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse – the late monarch’s official residence in Scotland.
It is reported that Scotland was chosen as the location due to Zara’s close Scottish ties and fond memories of time spent at Balmoral with her grandmother.
The sunny wedding day saw thousands of well-wishers lining the streets and among the guests were celebrities from the world of sports television and acting, just like the royal family.
Happening a few months later William and Kate’s lavish big day ceremonyMike and Zara’s wedding was considered more relaxed and was led by the late Queen and late Prince Phillip, Scottish Daily Express reported.
Before the couple’s wedding, it was announced that due to her success as a world-class equestrian champion, Princess Anne’s daughter would not take Mike’s surname.
However, as of March 2016, around five years after her wedding day, she now goes by the surname Tindall.
Throughout the day, Zara included several special nods to the late monarch, such as her reception and sentimental bridal attire, which saw her wear a classic white dress accessorized with an elaborate veil and a gorgeous bouquet of white flowers.
As part of her wedding ensemble she also paid a touching tribute to her late grandfather Prince Philip – the Meander Tiara.
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Like all royal jewelry, the stunning tiara also has a history.
As reported by Expressothe Meander Tiara came into the family of Princess Alice, mother of Prince Philip – however, when she herself received it remains a mystery to this day.
Alice wore the Greek design tiara all over her body. marriedbefore gifting it to Princess Elizabeth when she married Prince Philip in 1947.
Kate and Prince William announced their engagement in 2010, with the royal proposing with her mother’s sapphire ring in Kenya.
More about Zara Tindall
Princess Anne turned down the Queen’s offer to give Zara a royal title after she was born, and horse-riding-loving Zara said she felt “lucky” the decision had been made.
Zara went to Beaudesert Park School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, Port Regis School in Dorset and then Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland.
She trained as a physiotherapist at Exeter University.
Zara is also an accomplished equestrian and Olympic silver medalist.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry used stones from Princess Diana’s collection to create a ring for Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry proposed in 2017 with a classic gold band with three diamonds, although Meghan later upgraded the ring to feature a diamond-studded band, valued at £150,000.
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