Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Flipboard 0 YouTube Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially engaged! On Monday, the British royal and the American actor and humanitarian made their first public appearance since their engagement was announced and posed for photographers at Kensington Palace. The couple is set to tie the knot in spring 2018. “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle,” an official statement from the Clarence House reads. “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.” Markle’s parents, Mr. Thomas Markle and Ms. Doria Ragland, said in a separate statement that they are “incredibly happy” for the newly-engaged couple. It’s Official! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for their official engagement picture @KensingtonRoyal @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/ACjbw3Scx3 — Chris Jackson (@ChrisJack_Getty) November 27, 2017 The Associated Press reports that Harry designed the dazzling engagement ring, which “features two diamonds that belonged to his late mother Princess Diana, and a central diamond from Botswana, a country he and Markle have visited together.” In their first joint interview since the engagement announcement, the “Suits” star gushed over the proposal, which she revealed “was so sweet and natural and very romantic.” The prince also indicated that he knew Markle was the one “the first time we met,” according to royal commentator Victoria Murphy. Prince William and Kate Middleton, who were married in 2011 and are currently expecting their third child, congratulated the couple on their engagement. “We are very excited for Harry and Meghan,” they said in a joint statement. “It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.” Prince Charles said he is “thrilled” about the engagement. The couple, who began dating in the summer of 2016, will live in Nottingham Cottage in London. See how social media reacted to the royal engagement below: Social Media Reacts to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Engagement I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement. This is a time of huge celebration for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future. https://t.co/Sfx76X98BW — Theresa May (@theresa_may) November 27, 2017 Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their engagement will certainly br a great year for royal coverage in 2018 — Rookie (@royalfocus1) November 27, 2017 Congratulations to my TV daughter Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on the news of their wedding engagement. Harry you have her TV Father’s blessing. Robert Zane approves @Suits_USA — Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) November 27, 2017 Congratulations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! ❤️ — Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 27, 2017 As a woman of colour I could not be any more happier for Prince Harry and Megan Markle who'd have thought we'd see the day a black woman would be an embraced royal#RoyalEngagement #blackprincess — Talulah-Eve☄️ (@TalulahEve) November 27, 2017 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first Press photocall has me MELTING look at THEM #RoyalWedding #PrinceHarry (Pics: press pool) pic.twitter.com/URCtwevszt — Benjamin Wareing (@BenjaminWareing) November 27, 2017 Love how open, relaxed and clearly head over heels in love Prince Harry and Meghan are. I’m fully believing in this fairytale. — Tina Daheley (@TinaDaheley) November 27, 2017 So happy for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, she seems lovely and they both look so happy together ❤️ — Anna Marie Cubeddu (@annamariec10) November 27, 2017 Absolutely fantastic news!! Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! I shall miss her in Suits though. Wonderful news to start the week! — Jane Ellen (@JaneEllen_) November 27, 2017 This is one celeb story that makes me happy. #PrinceHarry has long carried on his late mother's social justice work, #MeghanMarkle has been addressing Hollywood's racism & colorism with outspoken forthrightness throughout her career.Wishing them well. https://t.co/WIGRI963gQ — Victoria Brownworth (@VABVOX) November 27, 2017 Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness together. — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 27, 2017 The way he looks at his princess Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pic.twitter.com/9d8ZslLuRH — Rita Carass (@styleyourwayie) November 27, 2017 What are your thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement? Will you be tuning into the latest royal wedding next year? Sound off in the comments section below! 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