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Royal wedding rings: The symbolic bands worn by Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and more

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From Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's band of diamonds to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's Welsh gold, every royal bride has a different way of symbolising her union with her Prince. Worn alongside those jaw-dropping engagement rings, many of which have details that makes it the new bride's own, whether coloured stones to represent her country or a custom-made design, these royal wedding rings make a special statement indeed. Scroll through for some major wedding ring inspiration!MEGHAN MARKLEIn line with a British royal family custom started by the Queen Mother in 1923, the Duchess of Sussex wears a wedding band made of Welsh gold. The royal, who married Prince Harry in May 2018, wears the simple love token alongside her three-diamond engagement ring, which features two gems from her late mother-in-law's private collection. Photos: Getty Images
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KATE MIDDLETONQueen Elizabeth II wears a wedding ring of pure Clogau Welsh gold, and its a tradition that has been followed by British royal brides for nearly a century. Kate Middleton's simple thin band sits alongside her iconic sapphire engagement ring. The world famous ring, which Prince Charles gave to Prince William's mother, the late Princess Diana, when they became engaged, is said to be worth over $100,000. An interesting side note – Kate's husband Prince William has chosen not to wear a wedding ring at all!Photo: Getty Images
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ZARA TINDALLZara looks like something out of a fairytale with the tiara and diamond engagement ring paired with her platinum wedding band. Fun fact: husband Mike Tindall designed her engagement ring.Photo: Getty Images
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SOPHIE, THE COUNTESS OF WESSEXHere are Sophie's engagement ring and wedding band. The former is made of a two carat oval diamond, flanked by two heart-shaped gems. Photo: Getty Images
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CAMILLA PARKER-BOWLESThe Duchess of Cornwall wears a simple gold band that is dwarfed by the art deco style engagement ring that Prince Charles gave her, which features a huge square cut diamond flanked by three diamond baguettes. A family heirloom, the engagement ring was reportedly given to the Queen Mother in 1926 on the occasion of the birth of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Getty Images
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PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACOPrincess Charlene was presented with a stunning pear-shaped Repossi engagement ring by Prince Albert at their proposal, but during the service chose not to keep it on. The couple exchanged 18-carat white gold platinum rings by Cartier at their glamorous marriage in July 2011.Photo: Getty Images
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PRINCESS SOFIA OF SWEDENThe Swedish royal wears a diamond eternity wedding band along with her engagement ring, which husband Prince Carl Philip designed. The engagement ring features a brilliant-cut center diamond surrounded by a circle of smaller diamonds lining the dual band. Photo: Getty Images
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QUEEN LETIZIA OF SPAINLetizia wore her classic 16-baguette diamond engagement ring with a white gold trim alongside the gold wedding band she received when she wed Prince Felipe of Asturias in 2004.Photo: Getty Images
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CROWN PRINCESS MARY OF DENMARKWhen Australia-born Crown Princess Mary exchanged wedding bands with Crown Prince Frederik on the day, she is said to have had her late mother's wedding ring stitched into her dress, close to her heart. Her own wedding ring sits next to her eye-catching engagement ring – an emerald cut diamond nestled between two emerald cut ruby baguettes.Photo: Getty Images
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PRINCESS MADELEINE OF SWEDENPrincess Madeleine chose to keep it classic by adding a simple wedding band next to her gorgeous Asscher-cut diamond engagement ring.Photo: Getty Images
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CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA OF SWEDENThe mother of two wears a stunning wedding band, featuring small diamonds, and a gorgeous engagement ring which features a round diamond solitaire in what appears to be a knife-edge setting.Photo: Getty Images

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