A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has said that The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are “delighted” with the news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement.
The spokesperson said: “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness.”
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Earlier this morning, Clarence House announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged to be married.
Since then, members of both families have released statements expressing their congratulations.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said: “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.”
Before taking Meghan’s hand in marriage, Prince Harry sought and received the blessing of Meghan’s parents.
Meghan’s parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland, have released a statement saying: “We’re incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry.
“Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person.
“To see her union with Prince 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.”
Harry and Meghan will now live alongside Prince William and Catherine at Kensington Palace in Nottingham Cottage.
Clarence House confirmed on Monday morning that the couple is engaged to be married in Spring 2018.
Further details of the wedding day will be announced in due course.
Royal Central will keep you up to date with the engagement announcement throughout the day.
