William tells Kate: You're my bride, but not til 2009

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Clearly comfortable in the presence of Prince Charles, Kate joined the family deerstalking and sources were quick to speculate that it would be only a matter of time before William popped the question.

But sources close to William, a second lieutenant in the Household Cavalry, say that although the couple are dating again, Kate will have to wait until at least July 2009 to be his bride.

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Back together: The couple plan to wed in 2009

William is very happy at the moment and everything is great with him and Kate, but he's aware that now their romance is back on track all the speculation about a Royal wedding will start up again," says a friend.

"He and Kate have had a lot of discussions about their future together.

"William has told Kate he is in no hurry to get engaged and that while he does want to get married, he doesn't want to marry just yet.

"If William has his way there probably won't be a wedding until July 2009 when he finishes all his military training commitments.

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Back in the royal fold: Kate recently stayed at Birkhall with William's family

"As long as Wills behaves himself, Kate will be happy to wait.

She's young and in love, but also not in any hurry to get married."

According to friends, the 25-yearold - who plans to quit her job as a buyer at High Street chain Jigsaw - has made William her sole focus since getting her Prince back.

"Kate played a blinder during their separation, with William eating out of her hand at the end," said one friend.

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Kate has William eating out of her hand

"Now they are back together her world revolves around him."

I'm also told the couple won't be spending Christmas together at Sandringham.

"Kate will be with her family and William with his, but they will make time to be together," said a friend.