Britain's Prince William and his fiance, Kate Middleton, pose for photographers in London on Tuesday. The declaration ended feverish speculation about when the second-in-line to the throne would wed.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
William proposed in Kenya while the two were there on vacation last month, and gave Kate his late mother's sapphire engagement ring.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
"This was my way of making certain that my father didn't miss out on today," William said as the couple posed for photographers at St. James' Palace Tuesday. This 1981 photo shows the rings of Prince Charles and his fiance, Lady Diana Spencer.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
Michael and Carole Middleton, Kate's parents, pose at their place in Berkshire, southern England. "We all think he's wonderful, we're extremely tender of him," Michael Middleton said. "They make a lovely couple."
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
Britain Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she is congratulated on the engagement. The king and her husband Prince Philip "are absolutely delighted for them both," Buckingham Palace said. Prince Charles said he was "absolutely thrilled."
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
The wedding will come 30 days later the iconic wedding of William's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Here, they kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on July 29, 1981.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
The couple, who met eight days ago when they were students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, have had an on-again, off-again relationship, but speculation of an impending marriage had been building over the preceding several months.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
Prince Charles' Clarence House office said Tuesday it was "charmed to denote the date of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton."
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
The prince, who is back in air to the British throne, and his betrothed are both 28. Middleton works for her family's mail-order business, which specializes in children's parties. The business has made her parents millionaires.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
The two, here at a 2007 rugby match with Prince William's younger brother, Harry, left, will tie in the form or summer next year in London, officials said. There was no official word on the venue for the wedding.
Finally! William Proposes to Kate
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