Kensington palace has just released official photographs to mark Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle.

The first of the photographs, taken by Alexi Lubomirski earlier this week at Frogmore House, Windsor, features the couple staring through the lens, looking serene and content.

“I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos that we took of them,” added Lubomirski. “Such was their happiness together.”

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, December 2017. pic.twitter.com/HrAc9FeN51
Markle’s ensemble is more modern than has been the custom for royals, as she dons a sheer top with embroidery of leaf-like motifs. Her ruffled black skirt pulls the look together with a touch of drama.

Prince Harry, too, looks dashing in a navy suit, crisp white shirt and matching navy tie.

The ring he designed for his future bride is clearly visible, too.

Lubomirski said: “It was an incredible honour to be asked to document this wonderful event, but also a great privilege to be invited to share and be a witness to this young couple’s love for one another.

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, December 2017. pic.twitter.com/WHIMNNZzto
The shot is very different to Prince William’s engagement photographs with Kate Middleton, which shows how quickly fashion moves on.

Markle’s outfit may not go down well with some traditionalists, but it actually follows a tradition for ruffling feathers set by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their engagement photo.

Much like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the royals were seen to be touching, totally relaxed and at ease with each other, in a much more intimate shot than was expected from the royal family.

Some also gave their two cents on the royals’ poses, serving our infamous British banter.