I am by no means a royalist but the news that Prince William & Kate Middleton are due to be married has filled me with such joy. And the fact that he gave her his mother's engagement ring was simply beautiful. Turns out I'm a bit of a softie really.

Being referred to in the media as 'the commoner who will be queen' makes me think of a classic 'My Fair Lady'-esque, rags-to-riches story. I love it. After all, she's living every little girl's dream & marrying her prince.