Prince Harry And American Actor Meghan Markle Are Engaged

Britain's Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle are engaged and will marry in spring 2018, Kensington Palace announced on Monday.

The pair became engaged earlier this month and will live at Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace, where Harry currently lives.

"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," theroyal household said in a statement.

The couple will make an official engagement appearance on Monday afternoon before taking part in a broadcast interview which will air in the evening.

The announcement sets the stage for the most anticipated royal wedding since William married Catherine Middleton in 2011 in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

William and Catherine recently announced they are set to have a third child, revealing the latest addition to the British royal family is due in April next year.

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