Let me say I’m still in TOTAL SHOCK at the timing of the announcement. More to come soon. Congratulations to the couple!
PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE MIDDLETON are ENGAGED!!!
Clarence House’s Full Statement:
The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton. The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.
Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya. Prince William has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton’s father.
Following the marriage, the couple will live in North Wales, where Prince William will continue to serve with the Royal Air Force.
Preliminary articles. Pardon the lack of aesthetic editing.
PM David Cameron extends his congratulations
- Daily Mail’s Article
- CNN’s Story
- How William & Kate kept us guessing for 8 long years
- Is this the new People’s Princess? Comparisons with Diana
- Telegraph: Wills and Kate hoping to emulate the Queen’s long marriage
- Mirror: Kate Middleton Top 10: all you need to know about the next princess
- How will William & Kate’s wedding compare to Charles and Diana’s?
First photocall to happen at 4:45pm London time. First interview to air tonight.
Related Posts:
- Mark your Calendars! Prince William to Wed Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 in Westminster Abbey
- Kate Middleton Won’t Be at Sandringham
- Prince William & Kate Middleton News Bits (June 20, 2010)
- Kate Middleton News Bits (April 24, 2010)
- Prince William & Kate Middleton: Future Royal Engagements
Spyridon Braoudakis
#1 by Putski on November 16, 2010 - 12:46 pm
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OMG!!!!!! Totally unexpected. I’m so happy for them!!!!!
#2 by ada on November 16, 2010 - 12:48 pm
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Crazy! I thought it’d happen, but didn’t expect it to be announced so soon! Congratulations to them.
#3 by sunflowerseeds on November 16, 2010 - 12:51 pm
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WONDERFUL NEWS! So much for “wait and see”. William does love to surprise!!!
#4 by britishroyals on November 16, 2010 - 12:59 pm
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Their first photocall to come in a few hours. Hang on to your televisions!
#5 by BELLA on November 16, 2010 - 12:59 pm
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no wonder they were glowing at their friends wedding! congrats to them
#6 by britishroyals on November 16, 2010 - 4:41 pm
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Prince William has given Kate Diana’s blue sapphire engagement ring