London, February 7 (ANI): Prince William’s prospective father-in-law, Michael Middleton has fuelled rumours of a lurking royal wedding with reports that he is thinking of withdrawing from running his successful family business.

The father of Kate Middleton, who has been dating the prince for the last seven years, wants to purportedly concentrate his time and energy on the future of his eldest child, reports the Telegraph.

Friends in the Berkshire village of Bucklebury reckon it maybe a hint that he wants to focus on preparations for the much-awaited wedding.

A friend said: “We are all convinced an engagement announcement is imminent.” (ANI)