While most weddings are marked by an exchange of rings, William and Kate's will not. The soon-to-be Princess Catherine will wear a band made from pure Welsh gold. Prince William, however, will buck the trend of men wearing wedding rings. .
A palace publicist informed People magazine that "There is only going to be one ring, in accordance with the couple's wishes."
Kate Middleton's finger will wear a wedding ring crafted from Welsh gold.
Queen Elizabeth was presented with a small portion of gold extracted from the mountains in Wales (near the pair's marital home in Anglesey), and it has been in the palace vaults for safekeeping.
According to palace staff, the Queen has recently "given a piece of the gold that has been in the family for many years to Prince William as a gift."
A professional jeweler has been assigned the job of creating a ring out of the gold portion. It will in all likelihood be the Crown Jeweler Harry Collins, although noone has been named officially.
William's father, Prince Charles, sports a wedding ring just under his signet ring.
Looks like this is one royal determined to live his own way!
