The Royal Family is getting their first biracial family member, and it's very likely about to be the biggest Royal wedding of our generation. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are officially engaged! All the details inside...
Say HELLO to an American Princess!
Henry, The Prince of Wales (Harry), made the official announcement this morning that Meghan is his bride-to-be, and he proposed earlier this month!
The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/zdaHR4mcY6
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 27, 2017
We've been waiting since early 2016 for this royal enaggement. We knew it was coming once Prince Harry told the world to keep his girlfriend's name out their mouth. Like a true Prince, he proudly defended his woman in an extremely rare official statement in response to the racist hate Meghan was receiving.
Yassss!
Kensington Palace confirmed that Harry has informed The Queen and other close members of The Royal Family of his proposal. He also reportedly asked her parents for her hand in marriage as well. Awww!
We're sure everyone was expecting this Royal Engagement, as Harry has been making official appearances with Meghan in the last few months (pictured above at the Invictus Games this past September). Official appearances as a couple only happen - according to Royal protocol - when an engagement is looming.
The wedding date is closer than we think. It will take place spring 2018.
The newly engaged couple will do their first shoot together in an official Royal Photocall today at Kensington Palace. They will also appear in their first live interview together in a few hours when night falls in the UK.
As for how a divorced American snagged a whole Prince: The two met at Soho House in London in 2016 when Meghan decided to go to the private club with a friend. *puts in an application ASAP*
The former "Suits" star, who is rumored to have left the show during her "Princess training", snagged the Prince's heart thanks to her charitable heart. The two reportedly bonded over Meghan's work with children in Rwanda.
Both families - The Queen, Prince William and Princess Katherine as well as Meghan's parents - have already welcomed her into the family, expressing their joy and delight over the newest Royal Enagagement:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness. https://t.co/aAJ23uSbao
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 27, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said of the engagement:
'We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to
know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.'— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017
Ms. Markle's parents, Mr. Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland have wished the couple 'a lifetime of happiness.' pic.twitter.com/H4kpTgpkYE
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017
Word has it the duo may wait until May or later to wed, since Princess Kate is due with her and William's third child in April.
By the way, you better put some respek on Meghan's name after the wedding. She will have the official title of Duchess of Sussex. #Goals
Photos: Splash