16/11/2010

Prince William To Marry Next Year

Clarence House has announced that Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton next year.

In the year which would have marked the 30th anniversary of his parents' wedding, William, who is second in line to the throne, will marry.

Last month, the couple became engaged during a holiday in Kenya.

Prince William and Kate Middleton began dating eight years ago during their time at St Andrews University in Fife.

(BMcN/GK)

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