I don't think my life would be any worse, or even diferent if the whole Royal family disappeared tomorrow.

Jordan, York, UK

Prince William is a debonair, nice-looking and a smart man, so it is possible that many “ladies” will want to pick him up now that he is “free”. I am a European monarchist, so it is my hope that one day he will marry a young lady of the present or former European dynasties, as his grand mother did, and most of the Kings and Queens of England, it doesn’t matter if the candidate could be protestant, catholic, if he is truly in love with her or just a young British lady who deserves to be your Queen. However, the Parliament must revoke immediately the incredibly outrageous Settlement Act of 1701, on the grounds that it evidently clashes with the Human Rights Act and should be reinterpreted or removed from the statute book. There is no doubt that the Act of Settlement 1701 affects the European Convention on Human Rights, which became part of UK law when the Human Rights Act came into force in 2000

Louis A. F. v. Wetzler, Buenos Aires, Argentina

First love is very strong. William may come to regret his decision and might come back only to find Kate to be less enthusiastic once she has got over the heartbreak.

Ian, ballymoney,

i too congratulate kate....my Lord, that is the LAST family anyone in their right mind would want to marry into.

dana-kay, victoria, canada

I married at 21 and still am, to the same man, you can learn to grow up together, it takes a certain type of woman to marry into the forces, she must like her own company and have a career of her own. I wish them both the best and hope that Wil can enjoy his freedom as long as possible. The 'firm' is too claustraphobic for anybody other than those who want it all, like Camilla, a virtual money/fame grabber who was envious of anyone who seemed to grab charlie boy, they deserve each other, hope the boys are like their mother.

Clare, Vendee, France

Why does Knight have to refer to Middleton all the time as they were both in a boys public school?

John Webster, dunstable,

Congratulations Kate on your good fortune. Why would anyone in their right mind want to marry in that family ?

Harold, Poynton, Cheshire

I agree with India, to have a lasting happy marriage one shouldn't marry until 31/32 least. Sorry but life is too good to settle down before that, even at that age people enjoy their lifes to the full before babies at 34/35/36.

anna, london, uk

Everybodys Gods bless them both. Let us pray in all directions that William will tell Daddy Horrible and Mummy that he has accepted another job than the one including acting like Pinocchio for an indifferent audience, And send that Ms. Middleton my way, I have a couple of Mai tais ready!
Michael Harding
Austin, Texas.

michael harding, austin, texas, USA

I doubt if there are many modern women who would contemplate marrying a royal with all its terrible drawbacks. Kate most probably wants a career and a chance to see the world not be locked up with a rather dowdy stiff family. She may also have been very concerned about the pressure on her family and the dreadful concerns about wether the in-laws would get on. Smart women and Chelsey will follow her very quickly. There are a lot of people with big houses a bit of money, that no longer impresses.

Kieran, Tokyo, Japan

Have to ask - at what age did you marry? 24/25 is young but LUDICROUSLY young? Hello? I would prefer women marrying sooner rather than later and having babies sooner rather than later than have to pay up for all their fertility treatment when they realise babies don't always come that easy after age 30, 35...

Danielle, London, UK

Ms, Middleton hounded by the press? COME ON! Her flat opens directly onto the street so that her every move is followed and monitored. If all involved were so worried about this intrusion they would have moved the woman into a high-rise apartment, ensuring privacy as she left everyday via elevator to a private garage & her vehicle and not running down the street being chased by the press. She loved the attention!

Larry White, Decatur, Illinois - USA

William is no cad, he is simply a young man who has recognised that there is far more to be experienced in life than getting married at what is these days a very young age.

It's not a question of maturity, but one of opportunity. His later years will be marked by duty to the Monarchy, something which he did not ask for and which will restrict him in ways most people could not bare.

This period in his life is about relative freedom, exploration and personal growth and he has recognised that marriage, at this point, is not for him.

No Adrian of Tonbridge, William is no cad, but rather a young man who has had the courage to live life on his terms instead of someone elses - good luck to him!

Andrew Murray, London, UK

I don't think there's any mystery about why they split up - they don't love each other in the 'till death us do part' way any more. This romance began at university and while of course some people meet their future spouse at uni I'm sure there are many more who have their first serious relationship at that time in their lives but who then move on. Living away from home for the first time isn't easy and many young couples end up living together in a bid to recreate a 'family' unit. Not all young people want to go out with someone new every night, they prefer to have someone special in their life, but when they get older and are more self-reliant these romances often die a natural death. William was probably glad to have a pretty girl whom he could confide in in his life at that time, but life changes and so do people's feelings. He's older now, has responsibilities that come with his job and probably feels he wants freedom in other areas of his life. I hope they both go on to be happy.

Ella, Bristol, UK

I breath a sigh of relief for Kate as I can't think of any person that has married into that family being truly happy.

Now Kate has a chance of having a truly happy marriage and children one day.

Vera Barnes, Paraparaumu, New Zealand.

William did Kate a great kindness and to himself: Kate will be forgotten eventually but poor William, whoever he will be with, will get hounded by the press once again. The press is waiting. It is all big business for the mags and papers. Just you wait.

Helen, London,

Since when has twenty-four or twenty-five been too young to get married? For Kate at least this is the ideal time. If she leaves it till she is 30+ the old biological time-bomb will be ticking. William also doesn't need to 'build a nest'. He is the son of a multi-millionaire and heir to the best title in the country. So why not get married now? Unless, of course, behind those smiles he is really a cad.

Adrian Gilbert, Tonbridge, England

What is there to feel sorry fror? Kate Middleton has conducted herself as nothing less that a wanna-be Queen in waiting. She hasnt done very much since leaving university and even her expensive Chelsea flat was bought for her by her parents. For someone who supposedly works, she seems to spend more time shopping, vacationing and partying into the wee hours of the morning that normal people would have time, stamina or money for. I wouldnt have a job if I was constantly being papped falling out of Boujis and other clubs...and spending more time doing anything other than going to work every day...

Lisa, London,

I agree, hard-nosed and thick-skinned is absolutely the way to go. Diana is not the only example. Take even a good, smart, level-headed girl like Princess Masako of the Japanese royals, and she proves that just a smidgen of sensitivity is a recipe for catastrophe. Modern princesses need to be about as sensitive and sweet-natured as a hippopotamus!

Laura, Boston, USA

My guess is that Kate won't have her life back for quite some time.

Kim Righetti, Upland, Calif. USA

"Maybe she could .... sometimes forget to brush her hair."

I just don't get this fashion, from outside the UK it looks so stupid.

Alice, Moscow,