Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle

Clarence House has announced Prince Harry, second son of late Princess Diana, is to marry his girlfriend actress Meghan Markle. Harry is fifth in line to the British throne. A statement issued by Clarence House said: "His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan […]

Clarence House has announced Prince Harry, second son of late Princess Diana, is to marry his girlfriend actress Meghan Markle.

Harry is fifth in line to the British throne.

A statement issued by Clarence House 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 have been dating since last summer and the 36-year-old actor is rumoured to be moving to the UK after quitting the hit US show Suits.

In a statement, Prince Harry said he was "delighted to announce" the engagement and had gained the blessing of Ms Markle’s parents.

Kensington Palace said Prince Harry and Markle would appear for a photo call at Kensington Palace later on Monday afternoon.

The couple will also take part in a broadcast interview to be broadcast this evening UK time.

In a statement issued by Kensington Palace, Ms Markle’s parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland celebrated news of the engagement.