by POPSUGAR Celebrity 9

It's a big day for fans of the British royal family with Prince William announcing his plans to wed longtime girlfriend Kate Midddleton. We took a look back at the long road that has brought the duo nearly to the altar, and in a press conference today, Will and Kate debuted her special engagement ring and spoke about his proposal, their compatibility, and more. William comes from a long line of kings and queens, though, of course, their title has different significance here in the US. So, tell us — are you excited about the royal engagement news?