Are Prince William and Kate Middleton officially an item again? Or is he just sick of the rumors and taking her out hunting to get rid of her permanently? They are said to have split in April, but earlier this month they were seen leaving a nightclub together, and this weekend she’s joined the family hunting at their property in Balmoral, Scotland.

Miss Middleton and Prince William, both 25, are spending a long weekend at Birkhall, Prince Charles’s home on the Scottish estate which he took over five years ago when the Queen Mother died.

The couple are the guests of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall - thereby fuelling speculation of a possible engagement.

The couple visited Balmoral when they were both students at St Andrews University - where they met - but this is the first time they have returned to the estate since they renewed their romance.

Prince Charles’s decision to invite Miss Middleton to Balmoral for a family weekend marks a significant progression in the young couple’s relationship.

Telegraph

According to The Times, it is serious in the royal family when you take the missus deer hunting. How romantic. And I thought, I dunno, a big fat sparkler would be a sign of serious things to come. I really thought going out and killing wildlife was more a male bonding experience.

Rather surprisingly, Kate and Wills flew commercially to Balmoral, although I can only assume it was first class. Other passengers reported to the Scotsman they required no special treatment, which is nice I think.

So, is this the future queen of my country? Maybe, although my country needs to remain a monarchy through the reign of Prince Charles, which might seem unlikely, but Aussies are pretty lazy when it comes to politics. Personally, I know that even though I’m married to someone just lovely, mum is still kind of sad I’m not marrying Prince William. I was born just a few months after him, and i think that was what she planned for me in my cradle. Perhaps relocating to England might have helped my chances a bit, though.

Picture note by Celebitchy: Prince William and Kate Middleton are shown outside of Boujis Nightclub in Kensington on 10/4/07. Thanks to WENN.