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World - / Oct 13, 2026 - £15 charity shop ring linked to Princess Amelia sells for £5,500 at auction - In a remarkable find, a shopper in Leicester stumbled upon a gold mourning ring at a charity shop, purchasing it for just £15. Auction experts linked the ring to Princess Amelia, revealing its royal connection. The ring, crafted in her honor, fetched an impressive £5,500 at Hansons Auctioneers, igniting a fierce bidding war that exceeded estimates, underscoring its historical significance within the royal family's mourning traditions.

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