Prince William reportedly made plans before asking Kate Middleton the big question.
The Prince of Wales was nervous days before asking Kate to be his bride and kept his preparations secret.
In the new book, William & Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story, author Russell Myers shares: “A group of just four royal aides were sworn to secrecy and quietly began preparing for the moment when they would need to announce to the world that Prince William, the second claimant to the throne, was to be married.”
Myers quoted a former senior courtier, who shared, “It was quite an exciting time because there was a small group who knew he was coming. It was our duty to make sure nothing leaked, mainly to protect Kate, but also because it would have made our job more complicated.”
He wrote: “Anyone who has set out to ask their loved one to marry you will know the intense nervousness that comes with arranging the perfect moment to propose, but also the incredible responsibility of carrying the ring around until you finally find that moment. William was no different.”
William and Kate eventually tied the knot in 2011.
