Prince William and Kate Middleton to wed in 2011

This century’s most awaited marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton will take place in 2011, it has been confirmed.

The couple has been in a relationship over a period of last eight years with two brief splits as the only halts.

“The engagement will be announced in 2011,” USMagazine.com quoted a source as saying.

Yet the heir to the British throne and his girlfriend, both 28, made a secret pact to marry three years ago while on vacation in the Seychelles.

Katie Nicholl, royal watcher and author of ‘William and Harry: Behind the Palace Walls’ said, “Kate wanted assurances from William. William told Kate she was The One, but he was not ready to get married. She agreed to wait for him.”

Another insider said that Prince wants to spend the rest of his life with her.