Prince William marriage rumours persist

PRINCE CHARLES was pictured in newspapers out shooting with his eldest son Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton in a sign of her growing acceptance in royal circles.

The pair donned camouflage clothing for a deer stalking lesson at Queen Elizabeth II’s private Balmoral country estate in eastern Scotland.

It was the first time Prince Charles has been photographed publicly with Ms Middleton, fuelling speculation she may soon become engaged to army officer William, second in line to the throne.