According to the Daily Mail Prince William isn't going to have a wedding ring.
Most of the couples we see at smooch both have rings. About 10% of grooms don't.
What do you think? Is he setting a bad example or do you think he SHOULD have a ring like most Grooms do these days. Its over 80 years since a royal groom didn't have a wedding ring - could this be the start of a trend?
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
It depends on his reason for it. Not that I personally think any reason is good enough not to have one. He could have one, but not wear it, for example, if he was a surgeon and would be unhygenic for him to do so. If I were Kate, I wouldn't be a happy bunny...
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CommentAuthorUnknown
to be honest i dont believe what i read in the paper!
it is up to him and kate as to whether he has a ring or not but i wouldnt let my h2b not wear a ring!
CommentAuthorKaya
I wouldn't be happy if my h2b didn't want to wear a ring!!
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthorSpecialSundae
It's not like anyone won't know that he isn't married!
I was very clear with my fiance that I would not be happy if he weren't wearing a ring, but he got quite into it. He's having a slightly funky palladium ring and even has a titanium and diamond engagement ring!
I was under the impression that male royals wore a signet ring on their left hand to signify their married status.
(Could be wrong of course as not 100% on that)
CommentAuthorSpecialSundae
It does surprise me a little given how modern they're being with other aspects of the wedding.
CommentAuthorNetta
Do agree with lala that it will not really influence many men overall as to what he does either way though.
CommentAuthorRhiannonollie
Forum Poll
rings
SHould men have one?
Poll Results
Total Votes:
39
YES - I wear one and so should he - without doubt!
26%
Its totally up to him Im not fussed.
26%
I dont like wedding rings on men! so no.
0%
I would be upset if my Husband didnt wear a ring
49%
is soooo happy and lucky
CommentAuthorRhiannonollie
Sorry I jumped in and created a poll!!
i would not be happy at all for my H2B not to wear a ring! I would ask why!? Plus I would want all women everywhere to know he was taken and keep their paws off!!
is soooo happy and lucky
CommentAuthorsmooch
Rhiannonollie - Thanks - as a UKBride Expert we can post threads but can't do polls - so its great that you've done one for me. ;o)
Seems like there are some strong opinions on this one!
CommentAuthorSpecialSundae
That's exactly how I feel Rhiannon. I'm a little possessive.
CommentAuthorMel D
I don't mind if h2b doesn't wear a ring after we're married. He's always said that he would. If a man is going to play away a ring wouldn't stop him, he could easily take it off.
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CommentAuthorRhiannonollie
yeah Im a bit silly - I know my H2B loves me and would never cheat - its simply not in him to do it. So im not worried about him. I just want all women to look at him and be like 'Oh some lucky girl has bagged him already! boo!'
I just dont want anyone looking at him and thinking he's fair game! Although I know he would just kick them to the kurb - or in fact just not notice he was being flirted with! lol!
is soooo happy and lucky
CommentAuthorCroc
my h2b didnt want one.... i forced him to have one... i want him stamped and owned hahaha my property!!!
"better a witty fool, than a foolish wit" shakespeare
CommentAuthorSpecialSundae
I quite like the idea of other women being jealous, particularly as I know that's part of what he likes about me wearing a fairly noticeable rock in front of other men.
CommentAuthorRhiannonollie
hehe crocadillo - yep I know what you mean! xx
is soooo happy and lucky
CommentAuthorxox-Zoeee
carnt wait to see h2b in his wedding ring. i personally dont like engagement rings for men tho.
CommentAuthorRhiannonollie
my h2b is already wearing a ring - it is a plain tungsten brushed metal ring. Very plain and manly and he wears it on his wedding finger (I bought it for him when I asked him to marry me)
And so he looks like he's married already and I LOVE LOVE LOVE how it looks.
is soooo happy and lucky
CommentAuthorSpecialSundae
I wasn't planning to get him one, but he had his heart set on a titanium ring. He agreed that it wasn't a good idea to have an unsizeable ring for his wedding ring so I surprised him with a titanium ring to wear as an engagement ring. It looks more like a wedding ring but he's quite happy with that and even his very traditional parents haven't commented on it.
CommentAuthorMadam Butterfly
My H2b will have one but probably wont wear it for work as he is a carpet fitter and doesn't want to ruin it. I understand this and don't mind as I like things to be kept as nice as possible. However if he doesn't wear it out of work I will be upset and tell him to put it on.
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CommentAuthormrs_houghton_2012
Maybe he cant afford one lol!!! or maybe he just doesnt want one.. I think its up to him to be honest :) x
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CommentAuthorUnknown
My h2b has an enagagment ring aswell but for the last couple of months it has been on his right hand as his left finger has got bigger and the skin is sore on his finger
CommentAuthorFuture Mrs Doublé
I would be upset its a symbol of our union and a token of love from me to him but I don't care if Prince William does not wear one
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CommentAuthorMrsBroady2B
I would like my H2B to wear his ring. I would wonder why if he didn't. When we first got engaged he worked as a tree surgeon, so I wouldn't of minded if he took his ring off whilst at work, as I wouldn't want him to lose it or bend it or anyting. But he now has a change of job working in a bank so there should be no reason for him not wear it.
CommentAuthorCroc
not like prince williams gonna cheat thou really is it ... i mean couldnt get any more media hyped could he..... and hes going bald at a very young age!!!!! no offence to bald people just didnt realise till the other day !!!!
"better a witty fool, than a foolish wit" shakespeare
CommentAuthorKaya
My h2b going bald already too.... very receding, bless him!
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthorCroc
no offence meant... i was just throughly shocked as i hadnt noticed it before on him
"better a witty fool, than a foolish wit" shakespeare
CommentAuthorKaya
Haha.... I'm sure there was none taken! Hahahahaha..... my personal trainer said to me today he didn't believe my h2b was my h2b when he met him!
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthormcewan07
Its down to him at the end of the day, and personally i don't care - never been one to care about any celeb person (from katie price to the royal family or anyone caught in the middle)
I didn't want a ring but have been bullied into it by my gran n OH, both saying i need to have one.So i went picked one up on wednesday but i still am not sure about it
CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
i have a friend of mine who doesnt wear a wedding ring as she says ...anyone that matters knows she is married
Its his choice! he may change his mind by the wedding lol!
My dad didn't ware a ring when he was married to my mom! he had one for the wedding and then after a while they had them melted together!
My H2B is having one but if he wares it all the time is anyone's guess lol I know he is married so it doesn't matter to me if he wares it or not!
CommentAuthormelliecake
'Is he setting a bad example or do you think he SHOULD have a ring like most Grooms do?' There are no flipsides to the options in the question i.e is it bad he has no ring or is it bad he has no ring! But I do agree, it does seem right for both partners to wear a ring. But really it's up to him. My dad doesn't wear his. As long as the wife is ok with it, I suppose it's ok.
CommentAuthorsuzky123
its up to him but h2b doesnt like jewellry but says that he does want a ring for what it symbolises
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CommentAuthorMrs Steph Lapworth
It says on yahoo that William isnt keen on jewellery and kate is fine with it. Ive just voted on the poll Its totally up to him Im not fussed because it should be up to the groom if he wears one or not. If my h2b didnt want to wear a ring i would be perfectly fine with his decision x
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CommentAuthorMrsd
Put it like this my ex husband refused to wear one & he cheated (not saying all men would) but i was very sus about him not wearing it & my dad didnt wear his & he too cheated. H2b said he be proud to be wearing his, lucky really else id probs not gone through with the wedding if he didnt, a ring says im married so all married men should wear one, if he wont then there must be a very good reason for it like work health reasons or no hands!!.
CommentAuthormummy2Olivia_Lisa
my h2b will wear a ring he was quite excited about it....its the only thing iv managed to get him to be excited aboutso i et him pick em..... he wont wear it 4 work tho as he's a plasterer so not good for the ring. x x
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CommentAuthorMrs Steph Lapworth
My h2b is wearing a ring as well but i think it should be their choice x
Love Steph xxx
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CommentAuthormelissaj
my h2b isnt having a ring as he doesnt like jewellery and i was a bit miffed at first when he told me but then i figured that it meant i could spend more money on mine!
CommentAuthorFuture Mrs Doublé
my parents don't wear ring. I would have loved to have my mum's it fits me perfect and it's a russian style, the three gold band altogether :( never seen my dad's ring though
Soon to be Mrs Gary Doublé
Everything is now booked
Getting really stressed and excited now
CommentAuthorMrsSnedden2B
My h2b said he will wear his ring nearly all the time bar when he is working as he works in a kitchen and has his hands in and out of water all day he wheres a ring just now on his left hand and wears it to work and puts it on as soon as he leaves so i will be happy bunny lol xxx
CommentAuthorHappilymarried Mrs G
As for any other groom, it is down to their choice between them and their wives....H2b will be wearing a wedding ring, he spent enough getting it made exactly how he wanted it and when they arrived and he tried it on he didnt want to take it off.... so i guess thats a good sign lol.
CommentAuthorpanther_87k
Being that this was posted yesterday, are we sure its not the medias annual april fool trick? They do at least one every year
CommentAuthorRachie :D
tbh my honest reaction to that was "so???" lol
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
If they are in a job that means they could put themselves at risk (ie working machinery and it could get caught and rip the finger off) then I could understand it but other than that I would want my h2b to wear his ring all the time. If he were in a job as previously pointed out then I would want him to wear it at weekends etc when he wasn't at work.
To me the ring represents your marriage and that you are committed to each other. I know you don't have to show off to everyone else but its a constant reminder to yourself of the commitments that you made to each other and a sign of your love to each other. I will wear my ring with pride and would want my h2b to do the same. (not that I have a problem with that as he wants it just as much as I do)
CommentAuthorMrs_Williams
My H2B would have to have a wedding ring on show! When it comes to Prince William everyone knows he is (getting) married and maybe he shows kate his commitment in another way? (making her a princess)
CommentAuthorx ashlil x
i wouldnt be too happy if h2b didnt wear a wedding ring. He wasnt too sure at first but now he wants one x
CommentAuthorLiz3yy
My OH works in a factory with wood and uses heavy machinery, so he won't be wearing his wedding ring whilst at work, fair enough. He did say he will wear it at all other times.
OH broke his finger at work last year when he got the tip of it stuck in a hydraulic press! just imagine how much worse it could have been if a ring had been on his finger and got ripped off too?! eeeekkkkk!
Can't wait until the day I become Mrs. Johnson :)
CommentAuthorsarahwasabride
i dont think id be happy if mine didnt wear one but i sopose it is personal preference. x
