Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share their first official engagement photos

They are set to marry next year

Author: Elizabeth BennettPublished 21st Dec 2017
Last updated 21st Dec 2017

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared two of their official engagement photos. Taken by photographer Alexi Lubomirski in the grounds of Frogmore House, Windsor, the pictures were shared by the Kensington Palace Twitter account earlier today.

In the first shot Harry and Meghan can be seen holding hands on the steps with Harry wearing a navy suit and Meghan in a black, embellished gown.

In the second image, a black and white shot, the couple are seen up close with Meghan affectionately touching her fiancé's cheek. In both images Meghan's sparkling engagement ring is visible.

Very cute!

After months of speculation, the happy couple confirmed their engagement on the 27th November. Following the news, they posed for a photo call in Kensington Gardens and gave a televised interview with Mishal Husain.

In the chat Meghan revealed that Harry had proposed over roast chicken at the cottage the couple share in the grounds of Kensington Palace.

See all the photos from their engagement announcement below:


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The couple have been dating since meeting in Toronto in the summer of 2016, where Markle filmed TV series Suits.The actress recently quit the series after six seasons, prompting widespread rumours that she was set to become the newest member of the royal family. Harry has been fiercely protective of his wife-to-be, releasing an unprecedented statement defending her privacy after intrusion from the press when they first started dating last year.

The couple will wed on 19th May 2018 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

This article originally appeared on Grazia.