Royal Engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton

"At last!!!" must have thought the British people and, most particularly, the bride-to-be. After seven years of "unofficial" relationship, and even a temporary break-up, His Royal Highness Prince William, the eldest son of Prince Charles of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, and second on the line of succession to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has announced his engagment to Miss Catherine Middleton, whom he met while stuying at the University of St. Andrews, in Scotland.

Here's the statement announcing the engagement:

His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton are engaged to be married

16th November 2010

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."

Source: http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/

Did you know that...

"The Act of Settlement (1701) lays down that only Protestant heirs of Princess Sophia, granddaughter of James I,may succeed to the British throne. Neither Catholics, nor those who marry a Catholic, nor those born out of wedlock, may remain in the line of succession."

This means that no Catholic, or person married to or descending from a Catholic can ever become a monarch of Britain!!

Well, let's take advantage of the situation to learn VOCABULARY ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WEDDINGS. Click here.

Here you have a video with the first appearance of the couple after the engagement, at the traditional photocall:



As the sound is not very good (the flashes of the cameras are too loud!), here you have the transcription of what was said during this meeting with the Press.

Now, watch the video of the first interview of the happy couple after the announcement:

Interview to H.R.H. Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on their engagement.




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