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David Miliband

The wedding ring on my left hand was bought by my grandfather, Samuel Miliband, in Brussels in 1920. I never knew him, as he died when I was one. But his ring was kept by my aunt until it was placed on my finger by my wife Louise 32 years later.

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David Miliband’s wedding ring has a deep family history, originally purchased by his grandfather in 1920 and preserved by his aunt. Although he never met his grandfather, the ring was given to him by his wife Louise at his own wedding 32 years later, symbolizing a connection across generations.

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