This is how Prince William asked Kate to marry more than 11 years ago

It is hard to imagine that this has already been 11 (!) years ago. Can you still remember this royal wedding like it was yesterday? Alexander McQueen’s beautiful wedding dress with a meter-long train, Kate’s sister Pippa who stole the show and of course the first kiss.

William and Kate engaged

Before this memorable day, the couple had been engaged for about six months. After eight years together, the Prince decided to propose to Kate in October 2010 while on holiday in Kenya. He proposed there because he wanted it to be really special.

William went on his knees in Africa

Some time ago William told during an interview with CNN that he regularly daydreams about Africa and that is why he wanted to propose there. “Kate knows what it means to me to be in Africa. I didn’t plan the proposal far in advance. I knew for a while that I wanted to do it in a place where I feel comfortable,” he said.

Nice detail: for the proposal he used his mother’s engagement ring.

The most beautiful pictures of the wedding

To swoon over Prince William and Kate’s fabulous wedding, we’ve put together the best photos from this big day in a row:

Here comes the bridal couple! Prince William and Kate walk to the altar.Image Getty Images

William and Kate sing along during the church service and have a moment together.  Image Getty Images

William and Kate sing along during the church service and have a moment together.Image Getty Images

William and Kate leave the church, followed by Prince Harry, Pippa and the young bridesmaids and groomsmen.  Image Getty Images

William and Kate leave the church, followed by Prince Harry, Pippa and the young bridesmaids and groomsmen.Image Getty Images

William and Kate's first kiss, swoon.  Image Getty Images

William and Kate’s first kiss, swoon.Image Getty Images

Prince William and Kate drive a vintage car from the church to the party location.  Image Getty Images

Prince William and Kate drive a vintage car from the church to the party location.Image Getty Images

This composite image compares the royal wedding departure photos of Prince Charles and Lady Diana with those of Prince William and Kate.  Image Getty Images

This composite image compares the royal wedding departure photos of Prince Charles and Lady Diana with those of Prince William and Kate.Image Getty Images

The grumpy flower girl

The wedding of Prince William and Kate is one of the most romantic and fantastic royal moments of all time. But it is not only the beautiful moments that have stayed with us. Can you still remember the grumpy flower girl during the very first kiss? (If not, scroll up quickly.) That’s how she is now.

Source: Marieclaire.co.uk

April 29, 2022

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