Prince William and Kate Middleton speak to the press following the announcement of their wedding
Diana ring for ‘very happy’ Kate
Prince William has spoken of his and fiancee Kate Middleton’s happiness, as the newly-engaged couple faced the cameras for the first time.
The couple, both 28, will marry next spring or summer after he proposed while on holiday in Kenya in October.
The prince said: “The timing is right now. We are both very, very happy.”
He has given Kate his mother’s ring. He said: “It’s very special to me. As Kate’s very special to me now, it was right to put the two together.”
The first interview with the couple will be aired on BBC News at 1900GMT. William and Kate – A Royal Engagement will be broadcast on BBC Two on Tuesday night at 1930 GMT.
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