Prince William announces engagement to Kate Middleton

Prince William has announced his engagement to Kate Middleton, after apparently popping the question in Kenya last month.

Clarence House told announced that the couple's wedding ceremony is to take place in London in 2011. Prince William sought permission from Kate Middleton's father before asking for his fiancee's hand in marraige. Clarence House has also said that the couple will live in Wales together.

The couple has been together on and off for about eight years since they met while attending Saint Andrews University in Scotland in 2001. The event is expected to be the biggest royal event since Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in the 80s.

Clarence House today said: '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.