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Royal Romance Revealed: William and Kate's Secret Kenyan Proposal
27 Oct
Summary
- Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in Kenya in October 2010
- The couple kept the engagement secret for several weeks before announcing it
- Kate proudly showed off the iconic sapphire and diamond ring that belonged to Princess Diana
In October 2015, Prince William and Kate Middleton were spotted looking happy and relaxed as they attended the wedding of William's friend in Gloucestershire. Little did the public know, the couple had a secret to share – William had already proposed to Kate during a trip to Kenya just a few weeks earlier.
The prince had been planning the proposal for some time, and he chose the beautiful African setting to pop the question to his girlfriend of around 8 years. When the news was eventually announced in mid-November 2010, William explained that he had taken Kate to a special place in Kenya and proposed, saying it "just felt really right."
The couple's engagement was met with delight from their friends and the public. Kate proudly showed off the dazzling sapphire and diamond ring that once belonged to William's late mother, Princess Diana. The prince had been paranoid about losing the priceless heirloom during the African trip, but his romantic gesture ultimately paid off, leading to the couple's joyful announcement and the start of their journey towards marriage.
