Prince Harry reveals how he proposed to Meghan – plus see her stunning ring!
Just hours after their engagement was officially confirmed, Prince Harry and his new fiancée Meghan Markle have given their first interview together – not to mention debut Meghan’s gorgeous ring, which was designed by Harry himself.
Speaking to the BBC, the loved-up couple opened up about how they first met, how they maintained a long-distance relationship and, of course, how Harry proposed.
The pair revealed that Harry popped the question on a cosy night in at his London residence, Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
"It happened a few weeks ago, earlier this month, here at our cottage," Harry recalled. "Just a standard typical night for us … trying to roast a chicken."
Meghan described the moment as an "amazing surprise". "It was so sweet and natural and very romantic," she added. "He got on one knee."
"She didn’t even let me finish," Harry interjected. "She said, ‘Can I say yes? Can I say yes?’ and then there were hugs and I had the ring in my finger and I was like, ‘Can I — can I give you the ring?’ She goes, ‘Oh yes the ring!’"
During their official photo call, US-born Meghan showed off her dazzling engagement ring, which comprises of three diamonds – one from Botswana, where they spent so much time getting to know each other, and two that belonged to Princess Diana.
As for the big day itself, according to their engagement announcement, we won’t have long to wait – the official press release revealed the wedding would take place in Spring 2018 (autumn for us southern hemisphere folks).
Before they marry, however, the duo will require a special wedding license from the Archbishop of Canterbury if they wish to marry in a church (Westminster Abbey is the frontrunner) since Meghan is a divorcée.
Once they’ve tied the knot, it’s expected that Meghan will drop her last name and take on the female version of Prince Harry’s title, becoming “Her Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales”.
However, Queen Elizabeth will also bestow a royal peerage to Harry and Meghan, just like William and Kate were given the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Experts believe Harry is likely to be given the Dukedom of Sussex, but Oxford, Cumberland and Buckingham are also up for grabs.
Both Harry and Meghan’s families have expressed their joy at the news, especially Prince Charles and Camilla, who say they’re “thrilled” to welcome Meghan into the family.
To see all the beautiful snaps from their photo call, scroll through the gallery above.
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for the new royal couple!