Princess Charlene wore her rarely-seen engagement ring on a major occasion alongside Prince Albert.
The Princess of Monaco, 46, stepped out today to celebrate Monaco’s National Day with her husband, Prince Albert II.
Charlene wore a custom lilac trouser suit from Louis Vuitton for the occasion, which she paired with a fascinator and black heels.
The Prince and Princess of Monaco joined Albert’s sisters, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie for the mass service at the Cathedral of Monaco.
Princess Charlene wears rarely-seen engagement ring on major occasion as she joins forces with Prince Albert
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Charlene wore her rarely-seen engagement ring for today’s service – a jewel the princess hardly ever wears.
The £55,000 piece boasts an incredible three-carat diamond.
The ring also features a pear-cut diamond nestled between clusters of extra stones.
Princess Charlene has been pictured on several occasions without her ring over the years, sometimes opting for a pearl ring or no ring at all.
Princess Charlene wore a lilac suit from Louis Vuitton
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Jeremy Hinds, Sales Director of jewellery experts F. Hinds, told The Express: “Princess Charlene of Monaco’s bespoke piece has been rumoured to have been designed by jeweller Repossi back in 2010.
“The impressive three-carat, pear-cut diamond is edged by a collection of smaller diamonds in two triangle arrangements on either side of the centre stone.
“Despite the stunning elegance of the design, Princess Charlene is rarely seen wearing the piece in public, perhaps wanting to protect the estimated £55,000 value of the ring.”
The National Day of Monaco, also known as The Sovereign Prince’s Day, is celebrated each year on November 19.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended a thanksgiving mass at the Cathedral of Monaco during Monaco’s National Day
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Princess Charlene wore a fascinator and black heels for the occasion
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Prior to Albert’s reign, the reigning Prince of Monaco would traditionally choose the National Day’s date.
For example, the late Prince Rainier III selected November 19, as this is Saint Rainier’s Day.
However, the custom of changing the date ended when Prince Albert II took the throne.
He decided to permanently keep the National Day the same as his late father.
