Prince Harry engaged to Meghan Markle: The best celebrity reactions
This morning it was announced that Prince Harry and Suits actress Meghan Markle are engaged to be married, with Clarence House confirming the news with a royal statement issued by Harry’s father, Prince Charles.
The statement revealed that the 33-year-old royal will be marrying Meghan in Spring 2018 after he asked for Meghan’s parents’ blessing to marry their daughter.
Needless to say, as soon as the news broke social media erupted with reactions, with everybody from Prime Minister Theresa May to comic Jack Whitehall having their say on the royal engagement:
1. When is the stag do?
2. Can I come? https://t.co/mFp3OndXjm— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) November 27, 2017
And I thought #PrinceHarry was going to propose to me.
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) November 27, 2017
There goes my dream of Harry proposing to me..
— Bobby Norris (@BobbyCNorris) November 27, 2017
Congrats Meghan & Harry.
My friend will make the perfect modern bride.
ps Do I get an invite @meghanmarkle? https://t.co/bTSdS9V4RT— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 27, 2017
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
It's crazy, everyone is dancing in the streets here!
(Everyone is politely keeping to themselves, but you can tell they wanna dance) https://t.co/Qpd8x3yjv8— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 27, 2017
Yes, very funny. I have a lot in common with her. Actress, name begins with M…. ummm… nope that’s it…. https://t.co/DHtflCoPFk
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) November 27, 2017
I would congratulate Prince Harry on his engagement but I was in love with Meghan Markle way before they met…I bet he hasn’t even watched an episode of #Suits
— Melvin Odoom (@Melvinodoom) November 27, 2017
Thrilled for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! What wonderful news! I love love!
— Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) November 27, 2017
Love that Prince Harry and Megan have got engaged Hottest Royal couple ever ❤️
— Casey Batchelor (@CaseyBatchelor) November 27, 2017
If you was #MeghanMarkle walking back into Kensington Palace….. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZmZ0AZlczi
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) November 27, 2017
Congratulations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! ❤️
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 27, 2017
Meghan’s parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland, have released a statement wishing 36-year-old Meghan and Harry, who have been dating for 16 months, a “lifetime of happiness” together.
They said: “We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents.
“We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together.”
Kensington Palace have confirmed that Harry and Meghan will be taking part in a TV interview later on today [27 November], tweeting: “Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will appear for a photo call at Kensington Palace later this afternoon. Stay tuned!
“The couple will also take part in a broadcast interview to be aired this evening UK time.”
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