Article Point: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement

Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and American actress Meghan Markle are engaged, the royal family announced Monday morning.

The announcement first came from Clarence House, which revealed that Prince Harry and Markle became engaged earlier in the month.

The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/zdaHR4mcY6

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 27, 2017

Speaking to reporters, Prince Charles—Prince Harry’s father—expressed delight at the engagement.

“We’re thrilled, for both of them and we hope they’ll be very happy indeed,” Prince Charles said.

Prince Charles says he's "very happy indeed" about Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle pic.twitter.com/GJayxreM8G

— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 27, 2017

Prince Harry and Markle, who currently stars in the USA series Suits, have been dating for more than a year. While they only made their first public appearance as a couple in September, Prince Harry previously confirmed their relationship last year in a statement that decreed the racist and sexist harassment and abuse that Markle, who is biracial, received in the U.K. press and from the public.

Other members of the royal family soon posted their own congratulatory messages to Prince Harry and Markle. The Twitter account for Kensington Palace provided more details on the engagement—announcing an upcoming interview with the newly engaged couple—and reactions from Markle’s parents, Harry’s older brother Prince William, and Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton.

The Prince of Wales has announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/rtlAnFCWTf

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017

Prince Harry has informed The Queen and other close members of The Royal Family.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017

Ms. Markle's parents, Mr. Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland have wished the couple 'a lifetime of happiness.' pic.twitter.com/H4kpTgpkYE

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017

“‘We are very excited for Harry and Meghan,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said in a statement. “It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.”

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip also offered their congratulations on social media.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness. https://t.co/aAJ23uSbao

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 27, 2017

It’s been more than six years since the wedding of Prince William and Middleton, and Twitter is already getting excited about the prospect of Prince Harry’s wedding next year along with their fair share of jokes.

This is your reminder that Meghan Markle was literally in a Hallmark movie. So.

— Linda Holmes (@nprmonkeysee) November 27, 2017

Congratulations to the Wikipedia page of the USA Network series Suits

— Jackson McHenry (@McHenryJD) November 27, 2017

did someone say royal wedding pic.twitter.com/O0123fnouo

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) November 27, 2017

The guys at @JOE_co_uk won the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry engagement announcement with this headline and story. 😂😂 #Headlines #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/lxsQ0wHdOn

— Edward Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) November 27, 2017

We got us a Black princess ya'll. You really can't tell me a damn thing for the rest of the day because it won't matter. Shout out to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Their wedding will be my Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/WmBnGm5AuZ

— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) November 27, 2017

I am SO excited for my dear friend @meghanmarkle! You’ve always been a Queen, so it’s only fitting that you’re joining the Royal Family 👑. (Look up her incredible humanitarian work and other brilliant endeavors.) https://t.co/DakUMADJBk

— Robin Thede (@robinthede) November 27, 2017

Anyone Today: Hi h–

Me: MEGHAN MARKLE star of USA's Suits is marrying Prince Harry next Spring! He asked for her parent's blessing! It's literally going to be the GREATEST DAY ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET. Oh I can't wait for the pictures! Who do you think she'll wear! She is AMAZ pic.twitter.com/8QXPcyqnb8

— Justin uoıʇɔɐɹɟ (@JustinCentric) November 27, 2017

The wedding is scheduled for spring 2018.

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