Engagement Photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton

"They are in their first full of joy and happiness. I've never felt so much like when I see them together." With these words, snapper Mario Testino star to describe what is clear for all to see in historic photographs. Prince William and Kate Middleton are intimate and at ease in these recently released shots, taken to mark their engagment.



A photograph shows the couple smiling in a formal suit and dress and the other image is more relaxed Prince hug his girlfriend, whom he married on April 29 next year.The pictures were chosen by the couple after photo shoot last month - a week after announcing their happy news. They were taken in the council chamber of the state housing the Palace of St. James.

Peruvian Mario, who created some of the most iconic images of the mother of Princess Diana William, also photographed the prince on his birthday 21 in 2003. And a year later, Harry's 20th birthday, he snapped at the royal brothers joking with his father. Prince Charles sat for a portrait Testino in 2001 and again five years later to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with Camilla.