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Photos of William Get Engaged to Kate Middleton | Engagement's Ring Revealed
Posted by Evi Manis at 7:23 AM
Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton (L) pose for a photograph in St. James's Palace, central London November 16, 2010. Britain's Prince William is to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton next year, after an on-off courtship lasting nearly a decade, bringing months of speculation about his intentions to an end.
Royal engagement...Westminster Abbey emerged today as the firm favourite to be the venue of Prince William's wedding after being visited by his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton. The 28-year-old paid a brief visit last night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was where the funeral of William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.Prince William and Kate Middleton named the day for their wedding as Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in central London. The historical building has been the setting for many royal occasions over the years.
Prince William's engagement ring ... Diana's previous ring
No one was more surprised than Kate Middleton when Prince William gave her Princess Diana's oval sapphire engagement ring. Why? Because it was his brother, Prince Harry, who received it after his beloved mother died.
Following their mother's tragic death in 1997, Prince Charles took Harry and William to visit Kensington Palace, Diana's home, where they selected mementos from their mummy's possessions. Prince Harry chose the ring and Prince William chose Diana's 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch that she used to teach him the time.
"Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."
The ring, a sapphire surrounded by 14 rounds of diamonds set in 18k of white gold, cost over $40,000 when Prince Charles purchased it back in 1981. Of course, now because of its association with Diana, the magnificent piece of jewelry is considered priceless.
Following their mother's tragic death in 1997, Prince Charles took Harry and William to visit Kensington Palace, Diana's home, where they selected mementos from their mummy's possessions. Prince Harry chose the ring and Prince William chose Diana's 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch that she used to teach him the time.
"Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."
The ring, a sapphire surrounded by 14 rounds of diamonds set in 18k of white gold, cost over $40,000 when Prince Charles purchased it back in 1981. Of course, now because of its association with Diana, the magnificent piece of jewelry is considered priceless.
In a touching tribute to his mother, Prince William has given his fiance Kate Middleton his late mother Princess Diana's oval blue 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring. He presented it to her when they were engaged last month in Kenya and Kate showed off the ring today at a photocall St. James' Palace.
For the event, William wore a trim navy suit while Kate opted for a draped frock which matched the blue of her ring. William said:
It was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today.
For the event, William wore a trim navy suit while Kate opted for a draped frock which matched the blue of her ring. William said:
It was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today.
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