One clear sign that she has recovered was when she attended her first public engagement of the year. However, the whereabouts of her engagement ring has been a source of concern among royal fans recently. At her latest event, Catherine opted not to wear the iconic sapphire ring that Princess Diana once owned.

Opting for other sparkling pieces of jewellery instead, speculation continues as to whether the choice was a simple oversight or had a deeper meaning. The story goes that Diana chose the famous 12-carat sapphire and diamond ring from a collection provided by royal jeweller Garrard.

The ring is widely regarded as one of the most recognisable in the world, but its original owner was said to have disliked it. The ring has been missing since 2010, when Prince William proposed to Catherine that same year. Now, the near-priceless piece has not been seen for months.

Some have wondered whether her decision not to wear the ring was a practical choice, or whether Catherine is stepping out of the shadow of its original owner. Katherine has recently been wearing her Welsh gold wedding band alongside the Anushka ring, which William is believed to have given her after the birth of Prince George.

On Thursday, during a visit to Southport, the famous engagement ring was still missing, leaving many wondering what the significance of the day was. She was there to support the community after a horrific stabbing. Despite not having the ring, Katherine appeared calm and collected, marking a hopeful step towards normality after a challenging time. Her dedication to her work remains a key part of her healing journey.