Prince William and Kate Middleton announce their engagement: Press photocall

Prince William and Kate Middleton announce their engagement: Press photocall; ENGLAND: London: St James's Palace: INT * * BEWARE EXTREME FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGHOUT * * Prince William into room with his fiancee Kate Middleton (Kate wearing blue long-sleeved pleated dress) as both pose for press ZOOM IN Kate's hand showing off sapphire and diamond engagement ring that belonged to Princess Diana / More of Prince William and Kate Middleton posing for press photocall Kate Middleton (Prince William's fiancee) press conference SOT (barely heard through clicking of camera shutters) - (Asked to tell how Prince William proposed to her) He is a true romantic / We had a wonderful holiday in Africa /....It was very romantic Prince William press conference SOT - (Asked if he got down on one knee) (Laughs) That is going to stay a secret Kate Middleton press conference SOT - (Asked about becoming a member of the Royal family) It is a daunting prospect but hopefully I will take it in my stride / William is a great teacher so hopefully he will be able to help me along the way / I really look forward to spending my time with them (Prince William interjects "she is very good at flattery") Prince William press conference SOT - (Asked why it took so long to propose) I don't remember how many years it has been / Um, a forgetful memory / I also didn't realise it was a race otherwise I would probably been a lot quicker but also the timing is right now / We are both very, very happy and I am very glad that I have done it Kate Middleton press conference SOT - (Asked whether she knew Prince William intended to propose) No, I didn't / Obviously we have been going out for a long time and we had spoken about our future and it just seemed a natural step for both of us Close up of engagement ring Prince William press conference SOT - (Asked about the engagement ring he gave to Kate) As you may have recognised now, it is my mother's engagement ring so this i...