Prince William and Prince Harry’s major life changes

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was watched by millions of fans across the world, marking a momentous occasion for both the couple and the monarchy as a whole.

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Five months after the Duke of Cambridge proposed to his now-wife, they officially announced their engagement

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According to the couple's engagement interview, the proposal came a month earlier in October 2010

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During an African vacation, Prince William proposed with the sapphire and diamond ring one of Princess Diana's most iconic pieces of jewelry

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His family wasn't the only one to have this special connection to this beautiful continent in their lives

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In an interview with ITV's Tom Bradby, the Duke of Cambridge revealed that he proposed that month during a trip with friends because it just felt "right"

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Adding, "It was very romantic, he's a true romantic." Kate smiled adoringly at her now-husband

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As compared to his own parents, the Duke of Cambridge's decision to propose in Kenya during this magical vacation is highly unusual.

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