Clarence House says Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged

Clarence House says Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged.

The college romance that seemed to falter in the harsh glare of adulthood has blossomed at last, promising Britain its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer almost 30 years ago.

“We thought it was going to happen, now that it has it’s an opportunity for a welcome national celebration,” said Patrick Jephson, former secretary to Princess Diana, adding that her son’s nuptials would be “a masterclass” in wedding planning.

The couple were to give their first joint interview later Tuesday. Middleton has rarely, if ever, spoken about William in public.