Summary

  • Prince Harry, aged 33, and Ms Markle, aged 36, are to marry in the spring

  • He said the "stars were aligned" when they fell in love and he proposed over roast chicken

  • Appearing for photos outside Kensington Palace earlier, Prince Harry said he was "thrilled"

  • The couple secretly got engaged earlier this month

  • The Queen and Prince Philip are "delighted for the couple"

  • Ms Markle is an actress and humanitarian campaigner

Live Reporting

George Mann and David Molloy

  1. Photo call this afternoon

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  2. Wedding to take place in Spring

    Meghan Markle and Prince HarryPA

    The Prince of Wales confirmed Prince Harry's engagement to Megham Markle in a brief statement.

    It said: "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.

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

  3. Prince Charles announces Harry engagement

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