Before proposing to Kate Middleton in 2010, Prince William kept a secret that even Kate didn’t suspect. For three weeks, he carried their engagement ring—a beautiful sapphire once belonging to his late mother, Princess Diana—hidden in his rucksack.
The Prince of Wales revealed in an interview that the proposal happened during a trip to Kenya, a place with deep personal significance for him. “It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died,” William explained. He felt it was the perfect setting to ask Kate to marry him.
Royal expert Robert Hardman shared that the couple’s engagement story captured the public’s imagination from the very start. The official engagement photo, taken by famous photographer Mario Testino, showed off the iconic ring, solidifying a new chapter in royal history.
Since then, William and Kate have taken on important roles within the British monarchy. As royal commentator Katie Nicholl put it, “Kate is being prepared for her future as Queen, taking on more responsibilities and stepping into the spotlight.”
This moment marked the beginning of a journey for the couple, positioning them as a “dynamic duo” ready to lead the monarchy into t.he future.
