Kate Middleton’s Royal Blue Issa Dress for a Royal Engagement

In my heart of hearts, I’d love to believe in these two. However, his body language screams of someone who is being ‘coerced’ into ‘doing the right thing’, especially during these bad economic times for the UK. I’m not being cynical. Just watching William’s body language. Any guy who truly loved Kate wouldn’t have to ‘just get motivated enough’ to finally do something. (His words.)

Anger management much, Monie?

Stunning – both of them. I wish them all the best and will be watching the wedding, as I did with his mother’s. She would be very proud and I think it’s a great tribute to her that he gave Kate her engagement ring. There are many families that hand down an heirloom and is not in bad taste.

Diana would be so proud of William. Kate seems like a perfect choice for him. From all the pictures I have seen, the Royal’s don’t show affection in public.

If you have ever been proposed to, you would know that every man gets nervous and has to pump themselves up to actually ask the question. Men will not ask if they think you will say no but in their “hear of hearts”, they know that it is a possibility. It takes a great deal of courage to obtain a ring, plan a romantic proposal and know that in reality, there is a chance you’ll be rejected. I love my husband but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit nervous on my wedding day…especially having been divorced. Just be happy for these two young people that are in love and want to begin a life together.

He needs some serious orthodonture. This is another sham of a royal wedding. Couldn’t he afford to buy her a nicer ring? That thing screams 1980. Is the band yellow gold? Yuck if it is. Good luck honey – this is yet another royal loser.

I gotta say, I disagree with Jennifer as well… i am sure that the only reason this picture was used was to show off her dress…

Congrats to them!! I think it is wonderful!

Well said Elizabeth. I’m very happy for them…it’s about time! There’s no need to be cynical. They’ve waited 8 years to make sure it’s the real deal and still decide to go ahead and tie the knot. This means their relationship is strong and it’ll last. Besides, they’ve been living together, so they’re practically married already. What a beautiful engagement ring, can’t wait to see Kate’s wedding dress :)

I am so excited that there will be another royal wedding, I remember when Pricess Di and Charles were married a long time ago. Kate is a beautiful woman and I am sure Diana would be so proud of her son.

There is volcanic ash spewing, there was an explosion at a resort in Mexico killing several vacationers, there are mines in countries killing innocent people, there are rainforests being destroyed and countless animals becoming extinct. These are only a few issues which warrant our attention. A Royal Wedding on the horizon, is that really the best news article which garners your focus? Wake up and smell the real world folks, in the grand scheme of things, this matters about as much as a “news” item in the Enquirer. Grow up and start giving a damn about real news.

The greatest lesson here is that she should learn the mistakes that her future late mother in law has made. She should as much as possible not overshadow her future husband with over the to stylishness. I mean its good to be stylish but it should be understated especially if she is with her fiancee and especially when they get married. It should be that her style is complimenting William not to a point where she’s stealing the limelight from him this was the main cause of his parents divorce and he still haunted by it. She should Remember William took time to propose to her hopefully she will not make him regret it. My comment is not being snobbish but I’m just being truthful. She’s not an American bride she is to be the future Queen of England and her husband is second in line to the throne in truth she’s much more closer to becoming a Queen than Camilla as a King Consort. She should remember that her place is besides him not above him. She should learn from the example of Williams late great Grandmother The Dowager Queen mother Elizabeth Bowes Lyon. and before anyone raise their eyes on my comment. I’m just saying that Real life fairytale do not automatically ended in happily ever after. because a happily ever after endings is an ongoing commitment that’s not easy one as those in Disney lands storybooks.

Really Jennifer…enough said. Find something positive in the situation–and I agree–are you the world’s body language expert? Don’t tout it if you’re not qualified. It looks a little foolish. Watch the interview where he says he watned to give her a chance to decide if this was the life she wanted. More power to them.

Hey Dee–yes, there are thousands of things going on in this world. Everyday, everywhere, there is some crisis. They are all not going to be solved, resolved or see instant improvement. And they’ve all been in the news or continue to be in the news. If you’re looking for hard news stories, don’t look to People magazine first. Give it a rest…every publication puts out hard news and fun news. Lighten up people.

I think we are so used to young couples hanging all over each other that when a young couple like this acts classy it may come off as non caring, but just look how happy they look…Class acts both of them!!!! A nice change from what we see today….

My first impression is …”he sure leaves her in the dust”…she seems to be trying to keep up with him walking ahead rather than with his lady…for someone who truely loves his bride to be he definately doesnt seem to be very affectionate…she is reaching for him…hope she is ok with that…it doesnt get better after marriage!

I’m happy for both of them. They appear to have a more mature relationship than Charles and Diana had. Hopefully Charles has shared some things with William (what they did wrong). Also, Kate’s family appear to have a more stable background then Diana’s family had.

Anyone notice how William resembles Diana not only in appearance but in gesture and expression?

My mother and I watched the wedding of Charles and Diana. Looking forward to seeing this wedding.
Cheers to them all.

They make a beautiful couple. They look very in love and comfortable with one another. I wish them much happiness. Now if the media will let them live their lives that would be awesome but we know that will not happen.

well, Jessica tried to trump Nicks engagement, so she just got royally trumped!! back to this subject, i am so happy for prince william and kate. he has his mother’s sensibilities and i applaud him for letting kate decide if this really is the life she wants. as for the body language “expert”, their movements seem to mirror each other in perfect synch. i remember watching his parents wedding and i love all of the pomp anc circumstance. it’s just fun, lighten up all you haters! Congrats to will and kate, i hope they have a long and happy marriage together.

I’ll raise a glass to optimism! Good luck and congrats. Kate seems more grounded and mature than either Di or that redhead were so I see some hope in seeing a Brit royal ACTING like British royalty. Hoping!

I am not a body language expert nor am I claiming to be a relationship expert. I am a normal person who is extremely happy for William and Kate. As with any engagement, I wish them the absolute best with their future.

Well, I disagree, they are very happy, if you look at the video on Yahoo and other photos, they are obviously happy, they have that giddy-grin. William is a royal and if you have ever spent time in the UK, they are more stand offish and as the heir to the throne, he has to maintain a certain poise.. Give love a chance people!!!

Body language? I would defy anyone to be completely at ease knowing 1. The entire, and I mean entire, world is watching and ready to pounce on the slightest little thing and 2. Knowing that despite how you feel toward the other person, there is a history of absolute correctness that is being expected of her.
He gave her the time to decide if she is ready and willing to marry into a life that will no longer be entirely her own- that’s love, to put her first. The goals and aspirations that she may once have had could very well now go by the wayside. They acted like a royal couple in love is expected to act. Affectionate but still correct in front of others. Hard for many to understand, especially in the US, but applauded elsewhere.

I am so happy for them both. Kate is beautiful..both inside and out. Reminds me alot of Diana…I cant wait to watch the wedding..I know Diana is watching them and is probably happy for them both…Wonderful that he gave Kate his mother’s engagement ring..what a show of love from him!!

souschef you are rude and don’t have a life if you’ve commented on this page 3 times!! so you can take your rude comments and stick them up your butt hole.

let’s all email Issa London so they can bring back the dress…its GORGEOUS!!!

A stunning couple! I wish them both the best! Cheers to a blessed marriage!

I disagree with those who feel he was coerced into this, they dated for 8 years! He wanted to make sure this was right because I’m suspecting he has no desire to go down the same path his parents did. I, for one, can 100% relate to them. My husband & I dated for 7 1/2 yrs. before we got engaged. We were young, just like Kate & William, when we started dating (me-18, hubs-21) had we married any sooner we would likely not be the couple we are today. I think they are truly in love & their outcome will be the complete opposite of Charles & Diana. Diana is smiling from above, no doubt!

Congratulations to the happy couple and can we please not add anything else into the mix? Maybe you adored Diana but she’s been gone 13 years and that young man of 16 has developed into the man he is today with guidance from his father and others. The majority of us love/loved our mothers but she doesn’t play the major part in everything we do forever.

@Dee C. Burns(very clever name)you clearly took the time away from reading “real news” to read this article if you are commenting on it. Go spew your negativity and hypocrisy elsewhere. To those who have nothing but negative things to say about this lovely couple … if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all. Best wishes to this beautiful couple who have taken the time to settle into a happy, comfortable relationship together to ensure a lifetime of happiness together.

I’m just happy there is finally good news at the beginning of the news now! I am very ready for a break from constant doom and gloom.

souschef what kind of wedding ring do you think she should have???? what does your engagement ring look like.. Do you even have one. this ring is a treasured family heirloom…. that being said. I am very happy for William and Kate. I wish them the best in their future

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I like The PHOTO, that’s nice to hear! I wish Poison an Early Happy 25 Years Together, same with Motley Crue, sorry they can’t tour together!

Again, hahahahahahahaha. Too funny. She’s gorgeous. Her dress is lovely and she is truly a vision. Enough fighting. Cheers to the happy couple!

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I wish Kate and Will the best.I am not surprised that Prince William gave Kate his mother’s engagement ring because he was especially close to his mother.Plus,what an honor it is for Kate to wear Princess Diana’s ring!I would be flipping out!This isn’t some random romance.Prince William and Kate have been together for a long time.If you watch the video of them announcing their engagement,there are a million flashes going off so that could be why they look uncomfortable.They probably couldn’t even see straight after all those flashes!Prince William and Kate look very comfortable in the one on one interview.PS I absolutely LOVE Kate’s dress!

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