Prince William and Kate Middleton to marry
Tuesday 16 November 2010 12:39 PM
Prince William and Kate Middleton have announced their engagement!
William and Miss Middleton, both 28, became engaged last month while on holiday in Kenya, Clarence House said.
Prime Minister David Cameron was among the first to congratulate the couple, who will marry in London in spring or summer next year.
After the wedding the couple, who met at St Andrews University, will live in north Wales where the Prince is serving with the RAF.
A spokeswoman for Mr Cameron said: "He is delighted with the good news. He sends the couple his very best."
Clarence House said in a statement: "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.
"Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya.
Prince William has informed the Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton's father."
Labour leader Ed Miliband said: "I'm delighted for Prince William and Kate Middleton and send them my very best for their wedding. "The whole country will be wishing them every happiness."
Asked about the engagement after addressing a gathering of business leaders at KPMG in Canary Wharf today, Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "I think it's fantastic.
"I'm very pleased for the pair of them and wish them every possible success and happiness. Everybody is pleased. In a weird way, it cheers everyone up."