Prince William's royal wedding: An instant guide
The heir to the British throne will marry Kate Middleton on April 29, but what will the future queen wear? And who is she, anyway? Here's what's known to date
"Waity Katie" no more: Prince William popped the question to long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, with his mother's sapphire ring. Photo: CorbisSEE ALL 10 PHOTOS
Prince William, the future King of England, will marry his long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton on April 29. The couple will walk down the aisle — each step inevitably tracked by the global media — at Westminster Abbey, and royal watchers are already obsessing about every imaginable detail. Here's a concise comprehensive guide:
PART I: THE ENGAGEMENT, AND PRINCESS DIANA'S RING
Who is Kate Middleton?
Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton, a former classmate of William's at the University of St. Andrews, would be England's first college-educated queen. Although the 28-year-old has worked as a fashion buyer, she has been nicknamed "Waity Katie" by British tabloids for her supposed lack of ambition and willingness to wait for a proposal. She comes from a middle-class background, which marks her as a "commoner," but royals have been allowed to marry outside of aristocratic circles for some time. For example, Prince Edward, William's uncle, married PR executive Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. (Watch the royal couple's first post-engagement interview.)
How did Prince William pop the question?
The prince got down on one knee during an October vacation trip to Kenya with Middleton.
Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton, a former classmate of William's at the University of St. Andrews, would be England's first college-educated queen. Although the 28-year-old has worked as a fashion buyer, she has been nicknamed "Waity Katie" by British tabloids for her supposed lack of ambition and willingness to wait for a proposal. She comes from a middle-class background, which marks her as a "commoner," but royals have been allowed to marry outside of aristocratic circles for some time. For example, Prince Edward, William's uncle, married PR executive Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. (Watch the royal couple's first post-engagement interview.)
How did Prince William pop the question?
The prince got down on one knee during an October vacation trip to Kenya with Middleton.




