Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cheered the nation up on a gloomy Monday morning with the news that they are set to marry after getting secretly engaged earlier this month.
The congratulations immediately rolled in from across the globe for the pair, who are set to tie the knot in the spring.
Clarence House released a statement saying the couple got engaged in London earlier this month.
Of course, social media went into overdrive upon hearing the news…
Prince Harry announces his engagement on the same day Greg Clark launches the Government’s 255-page industrial strategy. — Ashley Cowburn (@ashcowburn)
Me after the Prince Harry Royal Wedding statement….. — Tom Quante (@TomQuante)
“We now go live to the Corgis.” — Mollie Goodfellow ?? (@hansmollman)
Looks like the readers have rumbled where the Daily Express is getting its inside scoops from
The Express right now, getting a hot take on what Diana thinks of the Prince Harry/Meghan Markle news — Tom Gillingham (@TomGillingham)
Breaking: traffic was rather heavy on the M40 this morning. ? — Simon McCoy (@BBCSimonMcCoy)
I personally think it’s v selfish of Prince Harry. We could have married him off to a Belgian princess as part of the Brexit deal. — Johnny Monro ن (@JohnnyMonro)
I can’t believe a woman from Suits getting engaged to Prince Harry is real life and not the plot of a Katherine Heigl film, what a time to be alive — ⭐ amy o’connor ⭐ (@amyohconnor)
I WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT I, LIKE PRINCE HARRY, AM ALSO ENGAGED in a constant struggle to stay awake — Lex Croucher ✨ (@lexcanroar)
We have infiltrated the Royal Family. This is not a drill. Plan Empire Strikes Black is a a go. I repeat, this is not a drill. Please put on your Sunday best & prepare for the National Cookout. . — Scully (@isthatscully)
The Royal Wedding PR emails have already started — Andy Wells (@MrAndyboy)
“Just like the much loved, Queen of Hearts people’s princess Diana, Meghan Markle is also a fan of writing” — Eggnog Grundy (@GrundyOxford)
“Hats funny! The similarities do not end there! Both princesses enjoy looking happy in headwear” — Eggnog Grundy (@GrundyOxford)
Glad to hear Prince Harry is doing his bit to smooth over Brexit negotiations by offering to marry Angela Merkel. This is canon now. — Clee (@jmsclee)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to marry. Over at the Daily Mail offices they are furiosly searching for pictures of Meghan in similar dresses to Diana for a special pull out tomorrow….. — Eggnog Grundy (@GrundyOxford)
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, the American actress shows how far she’s willing to go to avoid the British press. — HaveIGotNewsForYou (@haveigotnews)
Realising you will now never get to marry Prince Harry, despite it being your dream since you were 8 — Brighton Girl (@BtonGirlProbs)
Congrats Meghan & Harry. My friend will make the perfect modern bride. ps Do I get an invite ? — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan)