Royals Announce Engagement of HRH Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle

Details
Category: UK, London
Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 07:14
Written by Janet Walker

Ending months of media speculation the engagement of HRH Prince Harry, 33, and American actress Meghan Markle, 36, was announced by HRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwell via a press release from Clarence House.

The brief announcement also noted "the wedding will take place in Spring 2018 and further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course. His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle became engaged in London earlier this month. Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty the Queen and other close member of his family. Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle's parents. The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace."

Updated:William, Kate Welcome Baby Number Two, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana; Obama Congratulates Family, Queen, Nation

Prince Harry, the son of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is fifth in the Royal line of succession to the throne, after his father, HRH Prince Charles, brother William, and his ever growing family including Prince George of Cambridge, 4, and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, 2 and a third baby he and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting in April.

The couple agreed to a photocall, with the world media, and an interview following the Monday, November 27, 2017, morning announcement. Catching a glimpse of the engagement ring Prince Harry designed himself which contained diamonds from a broach from his mother's collection and the center stone he had sourced from Botswana, a location that is special to them.

While no official details on the classic three stone designed ring have been released the approximate total carats weight from the photos appears to be in the five to seven carat range with the two side stones totaling one carat each and the center stone, a cushion cut diamond, totaling four to five carats.  The three stones sit on a gold band and was made by Cleave and Company, Jewellers to her Majesty the Queen.  

Kensington Palace also released a statement on behalf of Mr. Thomas Markle and Ms. Doris Ragland, parents of Meghan Markle, who 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."

HL London: Official Commemorative Album For The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration At Windsor Castle Goes On Sale To Public

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, said via Twitter, "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."

In an official posting via the Royal Family Twitter (@royalfamily), Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, said they "are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness."  

Image courtesy of The Royal Family Twitter.

Haute News

Haute Tease

  • The Academy Announces Naming Of The David Geffen Theater

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it has received a $25 million commitment from The David Geffen Foundation for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The gift was made as part of the Academy Museum's $300 million capital campaign and is the  largest commitment received to date. In recognition of this gift, the Academy will name the Museum's premiere-sized theater The David Geffen Theater.

     

  • Antlers Review – A Ghoulish Treat for Horror Fans

    Antlers, from Searchlight Pictures, presents a mythological story, which pairs Native American folklore and tribal superstitions with the macabre, as a beast suddenly is awakened and finds a host to nest until his appointed time of release.

     

  • World News: Escalation of Police Violence Ignites French Rage, Concern

    As escalating police violence, brutality and bullying raise serious questions regarding their mission, the possibility of reforming the National Police, which is sweeping the globe, presents a real danger of suppression and submission under the republican universalism.

     

  • All of Us Strangers Review – Courageous Gay Drama Pushes the Envelope

    All of Us Strangers, from Searchlight Pictures, brings to the screen a brave and bold gay drama as an adult orphan tries to make peace with his past, while trying to move forward in a lonely world.

     

  • Summertime Gift Guide 2015 – Home, Beauty, Health and Wellness Ideas For Hot Fun

    Ah, summer…a time to brighten up our wardrobe, shamelessly take a barrage of selfie and ussie photos, enjoy music into the warm summer nights and benefit from lengthy restful slumbers amid vacation downtime.

     

  • Paquet de Stimulation d'un Milliard de Dollars de Macron - Pragmatisme ou Vision

    La pandémie de coronavirus et ses conséquences économiques et sociales ont poussé l’exécutif à proposer un plan de relance d’envergure. Clairement pro-entreprise, celui-ci est présenté comme un modèle de pragmatisme. Mais ce-dernier ne s’affranchirait-il pas une vision plus ample des décennies à venir?