Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring Fetches £44,000 at Auction

In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle has publicly sold her engagement ring for a whopping £44,000.

The ring, which featured Welsh gold, was auctioned off and fetched a record-breaking price.

Welsh gold has been used in every royal wedding band since 1923, making it a highly sought-after and valuable commodity.

The sale of the Welsh gold nuggets and flakes at auction was a remarkable success, with prices reaching up to 20 times the value of normal gold.

Typically, Welsh gold is five times more valuable than imported gold due to its rarity.

It was initially expected to sell for £8,500, but royal wedding fever drove the price up to an impressive £40,000.

The tradition of using Welsh gold in royal wedding rings has been upheld by several prominent members of the royal family.

The Queen, Princess Margaret, Princess Anne, Princess Diana, and the Duchess of Cambridge all chose Welsh gold for their wedding bands.

This auction presented a unique opportunity for monarchists to design their own royal wedding using this precious metal.

The auction took place in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, and saw the Welsh gold sell for more than 20 times the standard rate of gold on international markets.

The smallest nugget available, weighing just 0.1 oz, had a guide price of £600-700 but ended up selling for an impressive £2,100.

The largest lot, consisting of half an ounce of gold flakes and dust, was expected to fetch between £1,600 and £2,000 but was sold for a staggering £10,000.

In other news, Meghan Markle's new podcast has received mixed reviews.

Titled “Archetypes,” the podcast aims to explore the labels that hold women back.

However, critics have described the first episode as yawn-worthy and another attack on the royal family.

In the teaser clip, Meghan expressed her intention to have conversations with women who understand the impact of stereotypes on their lives.

She also mentioned her interest in speaking to historians to gain a better understanding of the origins of these stereotypes.

However, royal expert Daniela Elza criticized Meghan's efforts, describing the podcast as just another attempt to criticize the royal family from a distance.

Despite some negative reception, there have been voices of support for Meghan's podcast.

Independent journalist Clémence Michelin commended Meghan and Harry for making the right decision to leave the royal family.

Omid Scobie, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's biographer, also praised the podcast for shedding light on Meghan's experiences and humanizing her public image.

The first episode of the podcast, titled “The Misconception of Ambition,” featured Serena Williams, a close friend of Meghan's and a tennis legend.

The two discussed their careers, motherhood, and how these aspects intersect.

Serena, who has also experienced public scrutiny, was a fitting guest for the episode.

Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in 2019, and their second child, Lilibet Diana, in 2021.

Serena, along with her husband Alexis Ohanian, welcomed their daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in 2017.

During their conversation, Meghan praised Serena for making pregnancy look effortless, while she herself admitted to feeling tired throughout her own pregnancies.

Overall, Meghan Markle's engagement ring sale and podcast debut have generated significant buzz.

While the auction showcased the enduring popularity of Welsh gold, the podcast has sparked both praise and criticism.

Only time will tell how Meghan's new ventures will continue to captivate audiences and shape her post-royal life.