Kate and Wills: A Royal Courtship

It's Official
After an eight-year courtship that endured constant speculation, relentless pursuit by paparazzi and a high-profile breakup, the royal family finally made public what Kate already knew: the future King really had found his princess. On Nov. 16, 2010, immediately after an engagement photo call staged at St. James's Palace, the couple gave their first-and only-television interview. William brushed off those who criticized their long courtship. "I didn't realize it was a race, otherwise I probably would have been a lot quicker," he said. "The time is right now. We're both very, very happy and I'm very glad that I have done it."

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