The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have expressed their delight at the news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement.
William and Kate said it had been ‘wonderful getting to know Meghan’ since the American actress began dating Harry around 18 months ago.
The couple said in a joint statement released by Kensington Palace: ‘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.’
Harry and Meghan revealed they were an item a year ago after a six-month secret relationship, got engaged earlier this month in London and will marry in spring 2018.
Meghan, who is divorced, could become a princess or alternatively be given the title Duchess of Sussex when she marries the fifth in line to the throne and joins the royal family.
But they are likely to wait until Prince William and Kate have their third child, which is due in April.
William and Kate said it had been ‘wonderful getting to know Meghan’ since the American actress began dating Harry around 18 months ago
Harry and Meghan’s first public appearance together at a tennis match during the Invictus Games in Toronto in September
The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace and Kate and William will be their neighbours