Prince Harry is to marry Meghan Markle. The official announcement of their engagement has just been made by Clarence House. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018.
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
Confirmation of the marriage of the fifth in line to the throne came in a short statement from Clarence House. The couple became engaged earlier this month. Harry and Meghan will make their first appearance as an engaged couple at a photo call later today.
The couple have been dating since mid 2016 and their relationship was confirmed by Prince Harry in a statement late last year. They made their first official public appearance together in September when Meghan accompanied Harry to the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto.
Henry Charles Albert David was born on September 15th 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington the second son of the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. Rachel Meghan Markle was born on August 4th 1981 in Los Angeles. She is the daughter of Tom Markle and Doria Ragland. The statement from Clarence House confirmed that Harry had sought the permission of both Meghan's parents for their marriage.
The details of their wedding are yet to be confirmed but Clarence House has promised more news in the coming weeks. At the moment, Meghan Markle will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales after the couple's marriage although it is expected that the Queen will give her third grandson a title on his wedding day. So much excitement to come - congratulations to Harry and Meghan.
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