Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are Engaged

There has been speculation for some time now, but Clarence House, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's official residence, has announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged.

The royal wedding will take place next year.

Markle is an American actress.

The engaged couple will appear for photographs outside Kensington Palace on Monday afternoon, and will take part in a broadcast interview in the evening.