Prince William and Kate Middleton have released their two official photographs to mark their engagement. The photographs were taken by Mario Testino

The photographs were taken on 25th November 2010 in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, London, a statement issued by the royal family said.

"I am very happy to have been asked to cover this historic moment that the whole world was waiting for," said photographer Mario Testino

"They are in their prime and brimming with happiness. I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together."

Mario Testino is a Peruvian fashion photographer whose works have been exhibitied in many galleries and museums globally, including at the National Portrait Gallery in London (2002) and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid this year.

View the photographs of Prince William and Kate Middleton, taken by Mario Testino below:

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