A Subtle but Emotional Change

At first glance, King Charles seems to be wearing his familiar “Prince of Wales” gold signet ring on his little finger. This ring, bearing the official emblem of the Prince of Wales, is believed to have been passed down to Charles from his uncle, the Duke of Windsor.

The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, held the title of Prince of Wales before taking the throne in 1936 and abdicating the same year.

But on closer inspection, fans have speculated that the monarch may in fact be wearing a different signet ring, one with an entirely new coat of arms.

A Ring with Deeper Meaning

According to royal jewellery enthusiasts on Reddit, the ring is likely an heirloom once worn by Charles’ late father, Prince Philip.

Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 99, was born into both the Greek and Danish royal families as the grandson of King George I of Greece. In tribute to his heritage, he wore a signet ring engraved with the Greek monarchy’s coat of arms.

Now, many believe this sentimental piece has been handed down to King Charles, replacing the ring that long symbolized his role as Prince of Wales.