News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their engagement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their engagement

Britain's Prince Harry and Actress Meghan Markle have announced their engagement.

The wedding will take place in spring 2018.

A statement says further details about the wedding will be announced in due course.

The prince has informed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and he has also got "the blessing" of Ms Markle's parents.

Advertisement

Clarence House says the couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.

"His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle," a statement reads.

"The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.

"His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle became engaged in London earlier this month.

Advertisement

"Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family.

"Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle's parents.

"The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace."

Meghan's parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland, say they are "incredibly happy" with the engagement.

Advertisement

"We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry.

"Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents.

"We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together."

Advertisement