Royal wedding date: What we know about the marriage plans of William and Kate

When the long-awaited engagement of Prince William and longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton was announced last week, they and their wedding planners were bombarded with questions. Here are some of the details that have been finalized.

The ring

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The engagement ring is an 18-carat creation of a sapphire surrounded by diamonds. It belonged to William's mother, the late Princess Diana, the Daily Mail reported. It was her engagement ring as well, and, William said, his way of ensuring that her presence was felt during the wedding.

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