Prince Harry announces engagement to Meghan Markle
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Prince Harry announces engagement to Meghan Markle

UPDATE: The time and venue of Prince Harry's wedding to actress Meghan Markle has been announced.

Kensington Palace has confirmed the pair will wed in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle next May.

The venue, which previously hosted the weddings of Prince Edward, and Prince Harry’s cousin, Peter Philips, was also used for the funeral of his mother, Princess Diana in 1997.

The royal family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

Ms Markle, a protestant, will be baptised and confirmed before the wedding, the palace added.

The 36-year-old American actress also intends to become a British citizen.

 

Prince Harry has announced his engagement to Meghan Markle. 

In a statement from Clarence House, the Royal press office said the wedding will be in Spring 2018.

The couple became engaged earlier this month, they said.