Official Engagement Portraits Released!

Over the weekend, the official Engagement images of Prince William and Kate Middleton have been released. The images, which capture the essence of their Royal romance were taken by photographer Mario Testino.

Mario Testino's images of the late Princess Diana

The photographer, who shot some of the most iconic images of the late Princess Diana which featured on the cover of Vanity fair, was specially selected by Prince William and Kate Middleton to shoot the Engagement portraits. Having worked with William on a number of occasions, Mario was perhaps an obvious choice.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in the Council Chamber

Taken within St James Palace on the 25th of November, Kate Middleton wears a beautiful, demure ivory dress from high street retailer Reiss. William however dressed up and selected a Turnbull and Asser suit.

The more relaxed of the shots captures the essence of William and Kate's relationship, showing them enjoying themselves in each others embrace. Taken in the Cornwall room of St James' palace, Kate wears a Whistles blouse and a beautiful grin.

Wills and Kate in a warm embrace

Following the shoot, Mario stated "I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together.

Interested in getting an Engagement shoot prior to the formalities of your Wedding photographs? Many of Timeless White's favourite photographers offer Engagement shoots as a part of their packages - if you would like some advice on this, please contact us here.

With love, TW x

Images from listown.com, people.com and huffingtonpost.com

Westminister Abbey it is!

As many have been predicting, Westminister Abbey has been selected by Prince William and Kate Middleton as the destination for 2011's Royal Wedding. St Paul's Cathedral, the other contender where Williams parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana were Wed has been decidedly ruled out. With Westminister Abbey being perhaps the grandest and most spectacular of British churches, and not to mention a pinnacle of "Britishness," William and Kate can be sure of a breathtaking platform for their Wedding Vows.

Inside Westminister Abbey

Williams Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd married the Duke of Edinburgh in Westminister Abbey and a host of other Royal Weddings have been held there too, including Princess Anne and Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson. With a capacity for approximately 2000 and perhaps the Grandest church entrance EVER, it's no wonder that Westminister Abbey is such an appealling host for a British Royal Wedding.


Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Westminister Abbey

With such an extended aisle and extremely high ceilings, we at Timeless White are now speculating how Will's and Kate plan to decorate the venue...Will they have a deep blue aisle runner like Prince Andrew and Fergie?... Will the Abbey be adorned with beautiful high arrangements of flowers?... We sure can't wait to find out!

With love, TW x

Images from www.abbey.ampleforth.org.uk and www.williamkate.org