It’s official! Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle are engaged, Britain’s Clarence House announced Monday.The couple stepped out for their first photo-op following the engagement, holding hands and beaming. The red-haired royal said he knew she was the one “the very first time we met.”The statement from the palace read: “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle.“The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.”The prince and his soon-to-be bride did not linger long for photos, although Markle, who said she was “so happy,” obligingly flashed the ring when prompted by press. Harry, wearing a blue suit and tie, said he was `thrilled` and promised that details about his proposal would come out later. When they were asked if the proposal was romantic, the Prince of Wales quipped, “of course it was!”The three-stone engagement ring was reportedly designed by Prince Harry, with one centre diamond from Botswana, where the couple recently vacationed, and surrounding diamonds from his mother Princess Diana’s personal collection.Markle, who called Toronto home for years while filming the show Suits, wore a coat made by the Canadian brand Line The Label. They waved to well-wishers who had gathered for a glimpse of the couple as they left, prompting one more round of cheers.A series of tweets posted on the Kensington Palace Twitter page confirmed the engagement, elaborating that the Queen and other close members of the Royal family have been informed of the engagement, which occurred earlier this month in London.In a statement released by Kensington Palace, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh said they “are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness.”Harry`s father, Prince Charles, told reporters he was `thrilled` with the engagement.`They` ...
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