Prince William, Kate to visit sunny California
Prince William, Kate to visit sunny California
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How famous couples met
How famous couples met
How famous couples met. From royal weddings to stolen smooches to crossword puzzle proposals, romance is in the air. To celebrate, we're taking a look at the blissful beginnings -- some passionate, some controversial -- of several famous couples.
The president pursued the future FLOTUS after she mentored him at a law firm
The Hollywood superstars met when Jada auditioned to play Will's girlfriend on his 1990s sitcom
Katie and Tom began their romance in a very Hollywood way. What did she say about her future husband when she first saw the movie that helped launch his career.
The talk-show host left a big impression on the TV star when they first met. The two married in 2008.
The reality-show star and her NBA-playing husband met at a party, and their romance has continued on-screen ever since.
The former president and his wife met at a cookout in Laura's hometown and went on to raise twin daughters together.
The college sweethearts got engaged last year. See the family heirloom he gave her.
The media power couple met at an annual gala and got married last year. What surprising news was revealed during their engagement?
The parents of six, superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bonded on the set of this action flick but didn't become a couple until later.
Ever since they were first spotted taking in some NCAA football action and then began dating, engagement rumors have swirled around the actress and her MLB squeeze.
Fittingly, the soccer superstar met his future wife at a charity football match in their home country.
Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw met backstage and have been on the road together ever since.
The Latin-music singer told the "American Idol" judge she would be his wife years before they got hitched in a surprise ceremony. They had previously briefly dated and were longtime friends.
The Microsoft founder and his wife met in 1987, shortly after she joined his company.
The reality-show stars met at a golf tournament put on by the former Playmate's much older boyfriend.
The political odd couple -- watch them square off -- have been an item since the 1992 presidential campaign.
The Hollywood bombshell and her younger man met at a play in 2003 and got married in a secret ceremony two years later.
The star quarterback was dating this actress when he met the Brazilian supermodel.
The Disney actress shared with David Letterman the story of how she met herteen-pop-sensation boyfriend.
Royal Wedding William & Kate
Royal Wedding brought forward? No, it's a William & Kate lookalike competition
And the winners are: Orsola Rossi from Italy and Simon Watkinson from the UK win the William & Kate look-a-likes competition
Hot competition: Ten couples took part to win one year's worth of flights with EasyJet
The pair - dead ringers for the future King and Queen - were the obvious winners and went home with one year's worth of flights with the budget airline.
Besides being a mirror image of the Royal love birds, they had to impress judges by waving like a Royal, acting out a romantic wedding proposal and throwing the bridal bouquet.
Simon Watkinson said: 'I’ve often been told that I look like Prince William, particularly since the Royal engagement was announced, but I can’t believe that I’ve been crowned the winner.
On bended knee: Couples were judged on romantic proposal...
Flower power:...and bouquet throwing skills
'I’m so excited to have won a year’s worth of free easyJet flights and to be in London for the big day.'
His partner was equally pleased.
Orsola Rossi, 30, from Milan, said: 'To be voted the best double to one of the most famous women in the world is very exciting.
This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity and there isn’t a better place to be to enjoy the celebrations.'
Standing tall: Hundreds of people from Europe entered the contest but only ten finalists were chosen
Royal wave: The panel judged William look-alikes on their waving abilities
The duo were among ten couples, from all over Europe, to take part.
The contestants were judged on resemblance, curtseying, throwing of bouquets, and proposal speeches.
The contest is just a small part of the Royal Wedding fever gripping the nation ahead of Friday's nuptials.
Swept off her feet: Orsola and Simon, from Italy, will stay in London to watch the real Royal Wedding celebrations
Simon and Orsola will stay in London to watch the real Royal wedding celebrations and take in the sights of the city with a friend courtesy of the low-cost airline.
Paul Moore, Communications Director at easyJet said: 'The competition has been fierce with hundreds applying to be crowned the best Will and Kate look-a-likes Europe has to offer.
'However, Simon and Orsola stood out as they bear such a striking resemblance to our future King & Queen.
'It has been great fun to fly look-a-likes from all over Europe to London to enjoy the wedding celebrations and crown our very own easyJet Royal couple.'
Helping hand: A bride forgoes her competitive streak to help another to pin her veil back
Prince William & Kate Middleton
Prince William & Kate Middleton
He is second in line for the British throne and the world is enraptured with his upcoming wedding to Kate Middleton. But how much do we really know about the royal and accomplished prince and his fashionista bride to be?
His father, Prince Charles
His mother, Princess Diana
His brother, Prince Harry
Hailing from the House of Windsor, William and his brother were thrust into the spotlight after their mother’s untimely death. William’s father took a lot of heat in the press for a new romance with a duchess, and Harry once wore an ill-conceived costume — but the family stays mum on most of the royal gossip.
Born: June 21, 1982
William’s mother shirked convention by sending him and his brother to a public boarding school, where William became captain of the swim team. How old was he when his parents divorced? In honor of his 21st birthday, the British Royal Mail put the prince’s image on more than 20 million stamps. See what it looks like.
In 2001, Williambegan his collegiate life after having spent a year teaching children in a South American city and taking part in exercises for a land warfare branch. While at school, he played one of his favorite sports and met his future wife.
Because of his royal station, William likely won’t see active duty, but he follows in the steps of his paternal grandfather and joins his brother in serving in the military.
If there’s one area where William has unquestionably followed in his mother’s footsteps, it’s in his charity work. Directly involved with several causes that were dear to his mum, he holds her former position and even once spent a night on the streets to show support for the homeless.
Her father, Michael
Her mother, Carole
Her sister, Pippa
Her brother, James
Their new coat of arms unveiled
Kate was raised predominantly in Berkshire, where her parents have run a party supplies business since 1987. Her sister is considered one of the UK’s most eligible bachelorettes these days, while her brother caused a bit of a photo controversy. Check out family photos.
Born: Jan. 9, 1982
She went to nursery school in a Middle East country, while her parents were based there. She attended British independent school before moving on to university. Her childhood home is currently up for sale. How much is it going for?
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The university she attended
She began college in 2002 and appeared in a university fashion show in a daring outfit rumored to catch William’s eye. She would be the first British queen with a college degree.
Recent reports indicate that Kate was always careful not to take on work that would compromise William. She began making public appearances at royal eventslike this special occasion as early as 2008.
Known for crowning adornments
Since her first famous runway appearance, Kate has been turning heads. Who is rumored to be designing her soon-to-be-famous wedding gown? See Kate in one of the designer’s looks here.
Finally, the monarchy had something to get excited about when, after eight years as a couple, William and Kate announced their engagement on Nov. 16, 2010. The commemorative coin has been designed, the merchandise is ready to sell and the world will be watching on their special day.