Photos of William Get Engaged to Kate Middleton | Engagement's Ring Revealed

Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton (L) pose for a photograph in St. James's Palace, central London November 16, 2010. Britain's Prince William is to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton next year, after an on-off courtship lasting nearly a decade, bringing months of speculation about his intentions to an end.

Royal engagement...Westminster Abbey emerged today as the firm favourite to be the venue of Prince William's wedding after being visited by his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton. The 28-year-old paid a brief visit last night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was where the funeral of William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.Prince William and Kate Middleton named the day for their wedding as Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in central London. The historical building has been the setting for many royal occasions over the years.

Prince William's engagement ring ... Diana's previous ring

Prince William's Engagement Ring | Belong's to Harry

No one was more surprised than Kate Middleton when Prince William gave her Princess Diana's oval sapphire engagement ring. Why? Because it was his brother, Prince Harry, who received it after his beloved mother died.

Following their mother's tragic death in 1997, Prince Charles took Harry and William to visit Kensington Palace, Diana's home, where they selected mementos from their mummy's possessions. Prince Harry chose the ring and Prince William chose Diana's 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch that she used to teach him the time.

"Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."

The ring, a sapphire surrounded by 14 rounds of diamonds set in 18k of white gold, cost over $40,000 when Prince Charles purchased it back in 1981. Of course, now because of its association with Diana, the magnificent piece of jewelry is considered priceless.

Prince William | Kate Middleton | Wedding Date & Place

Hot news, Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding ceremony has been decided will be take place on April, 29 2010 at Westminster Abbey.

Engagement Dress of "Kate Middleton" to Prince William

Kate Middleton wore a royal blue Issa dress when she and Prince William announced their engagement, and the Brit chicks went crazy for it, hitting up the London store so they could get their very own.

"Since the announcement of the royal engagement we have been inundated with requests regarding Issa," the store's buying director Averyl Oates told Vogue UK.

Issa London is one of Middleton's go-to designer labels. The Sapphire dress, priced at about $616, was gone within hours. "The dress worn by Kate sold out almost immediately," Oates said.

Do men do this sh!t? Are men like, "Dayum, I want those cuff links. Where can I get 'em?!" A short fat chick can see a tall thin model working the hell out of a hot dress and be all like, "I HAVE to get that dress. It is soooooooo cute." Yep, sure is, and not on your ass! Kate looked stunning and she's a natural beauty, which helps. That being said, I wouldn't mind getting this dress in dark green, size Awesome.

Fairytale Carriage for Prince William to Kate Middleton Wedding

THIS is the fairytale carriage which Royal watchers predict Prince William will use at his wedding to Kate Middleton. Craftsmen in Australia say they are within weeks of finishing the priceless State Coach Britannia, which was ordered by the Queen and is covered with jewels and gold inlay.

Kate Middleton - Who is Designer Will be in Honor to Design Her Wedding Dress ?

Simple yet elegant: Rumor has it that Kate Middleton has picked British designer-to-the-stars Phillipa Lepley to create her wedding gown. Romantic flowers, majestic ballgowns and twinkly vintage lace are the way a British magazine described Phillipa Lepley's 2011 bridal collection.

With British bookmakers betting on Lepley, according to PEOPLE, what will the London-based haute couture designer do for Middleton when she marries Prince William next year?

"Kate will want to look drop dead elegant yet not over the top," a fashion source tells PopEater.

So far, reps for Lepley have made no comment, but the Brits are abuzz over the designer who may create the wedding gown for England's future princess.

According to UK's Daily Mail, Lepley, 41, is known for her "simple yet elegant bridal gowns using luxurious fabrics and delicate lace." In 1990, she opened her first bridal shop in London's central Chelsea section.

British based celebrities like Davina McCall, an actress and TV personality, and Ulrika Jonsson, a Swedish born TV presenter, wore Lepley gowns when they were married.

"Kate always looks well put together," another fashion source tells PopEater. "She is a beautiful woman with a good body and perfect sense of style."

According to the Mail, another designer on the short list is Daniella Issa Helayel, who created the stunning blue dress worn by Middleton when she announced her engagement to Prince William.

The Brazilian born designer specializes in sexy Diane von Furstenberg-style wrap dresses and has a heavy duty A-list celeb clientele, which includes Scarlett Johansson, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Minogue.

A third possibility is Elizabeth Emanuel, who designed Princess Diana's wedding gown with her husband in 1981 when she married Prince Charles.

"Whoever Kate picks to design her wedding gown will become an instant star copied the world over," says the source.

Prince William's 18-Carat Sapphire Engagement Ring to Kate Middleton

In a touching tribute to his mother, Prince William has given his fiance Kate Middleton his late mother Princess Diana's oval blue 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring. He presented it to her when they were engaged last month in Kenya and Kate showed off the ring today at a photocall St. James' Palace.

For the event, William wore a trim navy suit while Kate opted for a draped frock which matched the blue of her ring. William said:

It was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today.

Will Kate Middleton Wearing Britain's Designer for Wedding Dress ?

Finally! Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially announced their engagement, after years of dating and much public speculation. They became officially engaged on a vacation in Kenya last month. Prince Charles confirmed the announcement, then in a move typical of this digital age, tweeted about it (the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh tweeted their delight shortly after). It's clear this will be the wedding to watch in 2011!

The young couple are set to wed in spring or summer, although no official plans have been announced. William and Kate have been dating for a long time, after meeting each other while studying at St. Andrews in Scotland. She's been the most high-profile royal girlfriend in history, and will be the first princess to be what Brits call a commoner, or having no aristrocratic lineage. The wedding is going to be a huge event, but it's not likely to be of the same scale as William's parents, the late Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

Many are already speculating as to what Kate will be wearing when she walks down the aisle and officially becomes HRH Princess Catherine of Wales. Vogue UK suspects it'll be a British designer, but wonders whether she'll choose to go with a more traditional Bruce Oldfield, who creates bespoke gowns for royalty, or opt for a younger, hipper design from Alice Temperly or Jenny Packham.

Prince William + Kate Middleton Soon Engaged .. Wearing Diana's Ring

PHOTOS : Britain's Prince William Engaged ... Kate Middleton Ring Revealed

Britain's Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton pose for the media at St. James's Palace in London, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, after they announced their engagement. The couple are to wed in 2011.

NEWs : Prince William + Kate Middleton, Engagement Ring from Princess Diana

Prince William and Kate Middleton met the press on Tuesday at St. James Palace in London, making their first public appearance after announcing their engagement. "Blimey," said William as he faced a torrent of camera flashes Tuesday at St. James's Palace. He wore a navy suit, while Middleton donned a simple blue dress.

Middleton acknowledged that being queen was "a daunting prospect."

"Hopefully I'll take it in my stride," she said.

Middleton described the proposal this way: "It was very romantic, and it was very personal." She declined to say whether the prince had gone down on bended knee when he proposed.

While she stayed mum on the details, William did open up about one thing - the engagement ring that he gave her. The oval blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds, from the jeweler Garrard, was once worn by his mother, Princess Diana.

"This was my way of making sure that my mother didn't miss out on today," he said.

William proposed during a holiday in Kenya last month. The couple plans to marry next year.

The two met as freshmen at the University of St. Andrew's in Scotland, starting out as just friends but quickly becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.

"Obviously we both have a very fun time together, both have a very good sense of humor about things, we're down to earth, we take the mickey out of each other a lot, and she's got plenty of habits that make me laugh that I tease her about," William said as he and Middleton faced photographers Tuesday. "She has habits that can make me laugh."