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January 20, 2011 Vol.105 ?by Jason W. Crockett, special correspondent William and Kate: The Future King and QueenAfter years of dating, Britain’s Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton announced their engagement on November 16, 2010. The couple will marry on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. William, the elder son of Prince Charles, is second in line to the British throne. As is customary in the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, William’s grandmother, granted the couple permission to marry on the morning of their engagement. William and Kate began dating in 2001 while both were attending the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Their relationship attracted much attention from the British press. At one point Kate threatened to sue those journalists who were following her, and both Prince William and Prince Charles asked the media to respect her privacy. The couple briefly ended their relationship in early 2007 but reconciled several months later. Followers of the royal family are interested to know what Kate will be called after the wedding. Although she is marrying a prince, she cannot be called a princess because she is a commoner and was born without a title. Queen Elizabeth would like to give William a dukedom as a gift so that Kate may take the title of duchess. However, William has indicated that he does not want a dukedom, meaning that Kate would be called Her Royal Highness, Princess William of Wales, as is royal custom. The wedding is expected to provide a boost to the British economy. Tourism, broadcasting, and souvenir sales are all poised to increase in the coming months. Commemorative items such as mugs, spoons, and bowls bearing pictures of the couple are expected to be big sellers, and millions of people around the world will tune in to watch the event on television. Officials hope that the wedding will promote good feelings throughout the country. Reading Comprehension ( ) 1. What is this article mainly about? The w