The Royal Engagement Of Prince William To Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for photographs in the State Apartments of St James Palace on November 16, 2010 in London, England. After much speculation, Clarence House today announced the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The couple will get married in either the Spring or Summer of next year and continue to live in North Wales while Prince William works as an air sea rescue pilot for the RAF. The couple became engaged during a recent holiday in Kenya having been together for eight years. Prince William said using Diana's ring as engagement ring was his way of making sure his mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement.The couple, both 28, met at St Andrews University,
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Miss Middleton is the eldest child of businessman Michael Middleton and former air hostess Carol.She was raised in a modern five-bedroom detached house in the Berkshire village of Bucklebury and her family, who are self-made millionaires, run a mail order toy and party goods company.The couple will marry in the year which would have marked the 30th anniversary of Prince William's parents' wedding.