Prince William harboured a pretty big secret from Kate before they engaged in Kenya in 2010. The Wales royals, who are hitting their 13th anniversary, exchanged their vows in April 2011. The occasion comes weeks after Princess Kate announced of undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ for cancer. So, back to the big secret, the future King revealed about popping the marriage question using Princess Diana’s engagement ring. That’s adorable, isn’t it? Read on to know more!
Prince William told ITV’s Tom Bradby that he proposed to Kate at a very memorable spot. He revealed, “It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died.” So, the royal was thinking out loud about where to propose to Catherine. “I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya to get down on one knee,” Will added.
Moreover, Prince William carried the souvenir in his backpack for three goddamn weeks before asking the big question. The Prince joked, “I knew if this thing disappeared, I’d be in a lot of trouble.” The famous photographer Mario Testino clicked Their official engagement snap at St James’s Palace. Mario later commented, “I waited a long time, an hour or two, to make that picture perfect.”
Prince William and Princess Kate looked so ravishing in the pictures! Cut to the present, Princess Kate shares three lovely kids with the future King. Their names are George, Charlotte, and Louis. It just so happened that Kate’s cancer announcement coincided perfectly with her kids’ school break. The family spent a cosy time in Norfolk, away from the hustle and bustle of city life and royal work.
Princess Kate is due to dive back into the royal realm until at least 2025. In the meantime, we’re all sending our best wishes for her speedy recovery. She is responsible for shaping the kingdom’s future alongside her husband, Prince William.