Originally Posted by BBC News
Prince Harry is to marry his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle.Harry, fifth in line to the throne, will marry Ms Markle next spring and will live at Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace in London.The couple, who have been dating since the summer of 2016, secretly got engaged earlier this month.In a statement, Prince Charles said he was "delighted to announce" his son's news and that Harry had received the blessing of Ms Markle's parents.Only the Queen and "other close members of his family" initially knew of the engagement, which took place in London.
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, said they were "very excited for Harry and Meghan", adding: "It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together."
Prime Minister Theresa May offered her "very warmest congratulations" and wished the couple "great happiness for the future".Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "I wish them well, I hope they have a great life together".He joked: "Having met Harry a couple of times I'm sure they're going to have a great deal of fun together."
Bring on the next few months of wedding gossip :¬: