Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle engaged, Prince Charles says
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Date: 2017-11-27

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged over roast chicken, Royal wedding planned for spring - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle engaged, Prince Charles says
Royal engagement provides much-needed shine for gloomy Britain 

The announcement, issued by Clarence House — the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's official residence — said the couple got engaged in London earlier this month.

The Queen and other close members of the Royal family have been informed.

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

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

The couple has posed for photographs outside Kensington Palace, where Prince Harry said he was "thrilled, over the moon".

Prince Harry said he knew Ms Markle was the one "the very first time we met".

Ms Markle said she was "so very happy" as she clutched the Prince's arm during their brief appearance.
Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace.
Photo: Meghan Markle shows off her diamond ring. (Reuters: Toby Melville)

She showed off a dazzling three-stone ring, which includes two diamonds that belonged to Princess Diana.

Royal officials say Prince Harry designed the ring himself. The diamonds from the personal collection of his late mother flank a diamond from Botswana, which his office said was a place special to the couple.

Prince Harry and Markle, who will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace, left with their arms around each other.
Markle's parents 'incredibly happy'
Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Photo: Prince Harry said he knew Markle was the one when they first met. (AP: Matt Dunham)

Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said in a statement said they were "very excited for Harry and Meghan".

And Markle's parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland said in a statement the couple's union was a source of great joy.
    "We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together."

Prince Harry's father, Prince Charles, told reporters he was "thrilled" with the engagement.

"They'll be very happy indeed," he said.

British Prime Minister Theresa May also sent well wishes to the couple.

"I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement," a 10 Downing Street statement said.

"This is a time of huge celebration and excitement for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future."

And Former British prime minister David Cameron also congratulated the pair.

"Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wonderful news and I wish them a long and happy life together," he said.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the couple would have a church wedding. No date has been announced.
The couple pose for photographers outside Kensington Palace, with Markle showing off her diamond ring and Prince Harry saying he knew the US actress was the one the very first time we met

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