The royal wedding in 2011 of Prince William and Kate Middleton is set for April 29th. This falls on a Friday, and it is to be a bank holiday, also. David Cameron, Prime Minster of England, is doing this to ensure that as many people as possible will get the chance to celebrate. Here is more information.

Engagement

In October of 2010, the couple became engaged in Kenya, while they were on holiday. He gave her the ring that his father gave to his mother. The ring was eighteen karat white gold, and had one large sapphire and fourteen diamonds. The engagement was officially announced on November 16, 2010, and the Queen expressed her happiness for the couple.

The Groom

William Arthur Phillip Louis of Wales is the oldest son of Diana and Charles. He is the grandson of the Queen of England. He is second in line to the throne, and is twenty eight years of age. His birthday is June 21, 1982, and he is in the Royal Air Force, has wings as a helicopter pilot, and works with the Search and Rescue Force.

The Bride to Be

Catherine Elizabeth is the eldest child of Carol and Micheal Middleton (Goldsmith). She was born on the ninth of January in 1982. She graduated the University of St. Andrews and studied art history. She then started work, selling part supplies at a business that was started by her parents.

More About the Ceremony

The couple chose to have the ceremony at Westminister Abbey. They selected the location for its beauty. The couple also wanted a location with a sense of intimacy.

Final Thoughts

The royal wedding in 2011 of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be at Westminister Abbey. The date is set for April 29, 2011. The day of their ceremony is to be a national holiday, also. He is the eldest son of Charles and Diana, and is second in line to the throne. She has an education in art history and works for a firm that sells party supplies.

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