Stop. Everything.

I just learned

some very important breaking news

a kinda weird thing.

Prince William never wears a wedding ring. He doesn’t evenown a wedding ring.And there’s a strangely straightforward reason.

When the 34-year-old wed Kate Middleton in 2011, he said “no thanks” to the age-old tradition of a ring. While Kate donned an 18-carat gold wedding band on her finger, William decided to go ~el naturale~ and left his digits completely and utterly starkers.

Speaking to Time Magazine just before the royal wedding, a royal spokesperson explained everything.

“It is simply down to personal preference,” the palace aide said.

“It is simply down to personal preference." (Image: Getty)

"It was something the couple discussed but Prince William isn't one for jewellery... He doesn’t even wear a signet ring — and decided he didn’t want to.”

But it appears Prince William isn't alone in his anti-jewel choice. The Queen's other half - the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip - isn't a fan of sparkly things, either.

So... there's that.

As I said, VERY IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS.

As you were.

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