We are back with the delightful news of Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle.
NOTE: This is not What Meghan Wore (nor will it become that), but this is enormous news with significant impact on Kate and William. We will cover it today. It is not a day for sniping or negative, mean-spirited comments. If not interested in the topic today’s post may not be for you, or you may want to scroll down to the Cyber Monday info.
After weeks of escalating rumors about an announcement from the couple, it was good to hear official news. 
Shortly after the announcement Harry and Meghan made their first official photocall together.
The pair elected to do it outside at the sunken gardens at Kensington Palace.
The Daily Telegraph noted that “The sunken garden is poignantly the site of the memorial garden created in memory of Harry’s late mother Diana, Princess of Wales to mark the 20th anniversary of her death this year.”
The skies were overcast, but the rain stayed away. This video is from Kensington Palace.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle are “thrilled and happy” to be engaged. pic.twitter.com/HBz30SbZVE
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017
The couple looked very, very happy.
Kensington Palace said Prince Harry designed Meghan’s engagement ring himself.
The center stone is a diamond from Botswana, a country where the Prince has spent a fair amount of time since he was a child. It is also a place Harry and Meghan have visited together. The diamonds on either side of the central stone belonged to his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The band is made of gold, and the ring was made by Cleave and Company, Court Jewellers and Medallists to Her Majesty The Queen.
You can hear both Harry and Meghan talk about the ring in this portion of a BBC interview with the couple.
Prince Harry thinks Princess Diana and Meghan Markle would have been “thick as thieves, without question. I think she would be over the moon jumping up and down.” https://t.co/5Yo9mfo1uZ pic.twitter.com/eelJdGDmpO
— CNN International (@cnni) November 27, 2017
Kensington Palace issued a statement on behalf of Ms. Markle’s parents, Mr. Thomas Markle and Ms. Doria Ragland:
“We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together.”
Here you see Meghan with her mother at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto this September.
A sampling of reaction from other royals:
- Buckingham Palace reports “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness.”
- Kensington Palace released a statement from Kate and William saying “We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.”
- The Prince of Wales, speaking for himself and The Duchess of Cornwall, said: “We’re thrilled. We’re both thrilled. We hope they’ll be very happy indeed.”
Congratulations poured in from other people and places. Below, a tweet from Sentebale. The charity supports young people and children in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV. 
And this from one of Meghan’s costars on Suits, Patrick J. Adams, via his Twitter account.
It turns out the engagement happened last week while Harry and Meghan were making dinner. These quotes are from a BBC interview with the couple via The Mirror:
Meghan said: “Trying to roast a chicken and it just – just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic. He got on one knee.”
Harry added: “She didn’t even let me finish, she said can I say yes, can I say yes and then were was 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.
For today’s announcement, Meghan wore a coat by LINE the label, a Canadian brand specializing in upscale and luxury knitwear. Her dress is by P.A.R.O.S.H., the Fitted Bow Detail Dress ($465) in a wool blend with a fitted silhouette, round neck, hidden back zipper and bow at the waist. 
Meghan wore opal earrings from Canadian jeweler Maison Birk. Her shoes are a pair she has worn previously, the Aquazzura Matilde Crisscross Suede Pump ($465), still available at Neiman Marcus in just two larger sizes. While the LINE coat is currently sold out, Glamour reports: “you can place an order for the coat by sending an email to line@nkpr.net. The Meghan coat retails for $799 Canadian dollars, which is about $626.50 in U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate.”
More from The Telegraph’s Bethan Holt:
She may be marrying a British Prince, but Meghan Markle has set out her international approach to style with her choice of outfit for the photo call marking her engagement to Prince Harry.
As a Hollywood actress and philanthropist, Markle is no stranger to what works for intense media moments- although she has never quite experienced the level of attention which the engagement announcement will bring- so today’s sartorial choice adhered to the streamlined, sophisticated style which she has honed during her time in the public eye.
There have been some inquiries about a What Meghan Wore blog. It’s more than tempting; it’s been a delight watching her style since she started seeing Harry. While I am waffling, at this point I think I will stick with WKW and WKKW. There *are* some excellent options for following Meghan’s style, including Mad About Meghan from Charlotte at HRH Duchess Kate; Meghan’s Fashion from Elizabeth at Kate’s Closet Australia; Carly from Kate Middleton Style is Meghan Markle Style on Twitter with a blog soon following; and my friend Susan of What Meg Wore on Twitter will soon have her What Meghan Wore site up and running.
If interested in watching the entire BBC interview with Meghan and Harry, here it is via The Guardian.
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We’ll see you tomorrow when the Duchess visits The Foundling Museum in London.
LINKAGE: (I’ll update these shortly.)
- The Express primary news story is here; The Express story about the ring is here: Follow The Express live coverage here;
- The Evening Standard’s story about Meghan’s LINE The Label coat is here; The Sun’s fashion story is here; The Daily Mail’s fashion story is here
- The Hello! coverage is here: People magazine’s
I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Harry + Meghan stole my heart from their first photos. They look amazing together. I like their style and they seem genuinely happy and made for each other. Her ring is divine! They’re this modern couple in a traditional institution. I’m really so happy for them and I hope she makes us proud.
Plus I love the idea that the Duchess of Cambridge is getting an American Sister-in-Law. It feels like I could be her SIL.
I set a photo to my phone lock screen from their engagement announcement photo call because it makes me smile every time I see it. It reminds me there’s a royal wedding to look forward to in 2018 and it’s Prince Harry’s!
I really kinda want you to create a seperate What Meghan Wore blog. I would totally read it. Particularly because I’m sure her Hollywood Fashion (shorts suits and mini skirts) will most surely change. I’d be interested to see how her fashion changes but stays true to her.
I *so* agree! Harry and Meghan were so charming in Nottingham. The other blogs don’t cover the events in the same way you do. Your coverage is second to none! 🙂
Meghan’s outfit in Nottingham was lovely. Like Kirsten said above, it will be interesting to see her style evolve. Just as Kate no longer wears sheer dresses and hot pants, I am sure Meghan’s style will become more demure. I can’t wait to watch!
I am absolutely thrilled for them, they will make an extraordinary couple and I’m looking forward to seeing them as their future lives enfold. I love the photographs of them – they look radiant and very, very much in love.
Thank you for the exceptional job you do with WKW. Should you decide to expand beyond Kate and cover Meghan as well, I’m sure it will be equally as incredible. The two women are each unique and their future fashion choices should make for wonderful posts.
Thank you also for expanding beyond fashion and covering highlights of the royal family, such as this happy announcement.
I really like the energy they radiate in those pictures, I wish them well. I thought she looked smashing – elegant and chic with a quiet sexiness.
I didn’t care for the way the coat fit. It didn’t look good from the side. I wish them all the best.
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Congratulations to the happy couple! It is clear they are both very much in love.
I really do appreciate the note about this blog not becoming a What Meghan Wore blog. While I am unsure if I will follow Meghan’s fashion as closely as I do the Duchess’, if I were to read a What Meghan Wore blog, it would only be yours if you chose to author one. The insight you provide is unmatched and I greatly appreciate your coverage of the Duchess and her patronages and events.
I really do hope people avoid comparing the Duchess and Meghan. Both of them are two very different women and should not be pitting against one another in any way. And I would agree both of them are humanitarians in their own right. Each of them uses their platform to shed light on important causes and that is valuable.
I think comparing the two lovely ladies would be unavoidable and not necessarily a bad thing. They’re going to highlight each other with their different styles, and I’m persuaded it would be fun to see how different they are and if they influence each other. I already began comparing when I realized they’re the same age! Meghan is even a bit older. I look forward to seeing Kate and Meghan out and about together!
I agree! It will be interesting to see if and how they influence one another. I didn’t realize they are so close in age (5 months!). I am sure they will be fast friends.
I wasn’t going to comment initially because I didn’t feel strongly enough about the news, but after reading gratuitously mean comments of Twitter (some from people I used to consider smart), I wanted to take a moment and wish Harry and Meghan lots of happiness. They’re a lovely modern couple who don’t come out a snob or pretentious. I too am impatient to see both princesses doing appearances together and watch how they evolve around each other. Fresh blood in the royal family is amazing, like Kate’s own example had showed us.
Thanks for covering the event with your usual grace and thoughtfulness.
Such a lovely couple! I can’t wait for the wedding! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the post, just watched the interview and it was so cute how the finish each other’s sentences. So thrilled for them to have found each other and Meghan will make a wonderful addition to the Royal Family.
So happy for them. Your way of commenting on Kates style is really something unique on the internet. Others have the same info, but you always point out that there is more than fashion and don’t forget to mention the charities and background.
It’s just the right balance.
so pleeeeeease rethink! 😉
This is not a fashion comment, but I feel moved to say that I have truly never felt so delightedly happy for two strangers before. I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with them as a couple simply on the basis of their adorable interview. Meghan is fantastically well-spoken, smart, sincere and kind in addition to gorgeous and well-dressed. Harry made a great choice.
I’m so looking forward to seeing the four of them work together. They’ll do a lot of good in this world. A “WMW” site would be fabulous Susan, but a lot to take on — you’ll know if it’s something that’s right for you to do. It will be interesting to see if they influence each other a little style-wise. Even though they’re very different women, it can’t be avoided. Friends and colleagues rub off on each other, and it will be nice for Kate to have a peer in a similar position she can toss style ideas around with. It will also be interesting to see Meghan have to take on a few hats. There will be events where she’ll simply have to and it’s such new territory for us American women (at least those of us born after 1940 :))
If anyone is interested, there’s a wonderful Meghan Markle solo interview on Larry King Now, easily searchable on the Web. She talks about her work for U.N. Women. If I’m recalling correctly, I believe it was before news of Harry and she broke, so it’s literally all about her work.
I need to add my voice to the commenters saying you should do a What Meghan Wore blog as well! You do a superlative job with Kate’s fashion and appearances, and I think your voice on a Meghan fashion blog would add so much to the blogosphere. Thank you!
I agree and hope you will consider a Meghan blog as I absolutely love your Kate blog! You do such a wonderful job and your blog is a wonderful respite from heavier, often sad, news. May I ask, what is the other blog you referred to, WKKW? Would love to read that, too. Again, thank you for your fun and interesting stories about Kate’s work and wardrobe!
I would enjoy seeing a sister site for Meghan’s wardrobe. If she becomes as visible as Catherine is supporting the families long list of charities it would be lovely to hear about her style choices.
Thanks so much for this post! Loved it.
This was such delightful news to wake up to yesterday morning. Engagements are happy things and these two seem so happy together.
This is very exciting news! I haven’t followed Meghan as much as Kate, but I do love what I have seen so far. Thank you for the website suggestions! I, too, would like a WMW, but understand the undertaking may be a bit much. I am excited to see both Meghan and Kate together at upcoming events. Not to compare so to speak but just to have more lovely fashion to pine over. They are close in age to each other and me, so it will be fun so see the different styles and perspectives they both bring. There’s something about royalty that’s so intriguing to me as an American, and these two ladies display such class and elegance.
As for Meghan’s outfit today, I loved it! Beautiful winter white coat, love the dark green with her dark hair, and fun, fabulous shoes! I think the earrings were a perfect choice…beautiful but understated to show off the lovely ring. I love the meaning behind the ring.
Question…I saw a headline somewhere about Meghan “retiring” from acting to begin royal duties. I can’t remember where I saw that or if it was a credible source. Has anyone seen anything about that?
EmilyK,
Miss Markle mentioned moving on from her acting career in the long-form interview she and Prince Harry did with the BBC which aired in the UK on Monday evening. You can watch the full interview here: https://news.sky.com/video/harry-and-meghan-the-full-interview-11147053
You also might find this Harper’s Bazaar article of interest: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a13943777/meghan-markle-prince-harry-quitting-acting/
Yes, her acting career is certainly over – she said as much in the interview, and anyway it would really be incompatible with her royal obligations. She has already finished filming on Suits. It will be a huge change for her, but they’re clearly very much in love and she seems genuinely excited about her new role. I found her utterly charming!
We can all experience life-altering changes. They look so deeply in love that I feel her sacrifices are all ok with her. This is an exciting new chapter for her, and she appears to be genuinely ecstatic about her new role with Harry. Working as a team they said. I feel Kate and Meghan will get along famously! So so happy for Prince Harry & Meghan!!
She said that in the interview yesterday – she said it wasn’t “giving up” as much as it was a change.
Yes she gave up her work on the show Suits! It was filmed in Toronto.
I love her. I love her so much more than Kate, who has always been a very different person from a very different background than me. But Meghan – she is one uf us modern working girls. What a joy!
I’m very surprised you missed out Meghan’s mirror, it by far has the biggest following, is the quickest to get information up and has the direct links to the exact items
Simply stunning
She’s SO beautiful! Please do a WhatMeghanWore website! You won’t regret it!
The interview was really interesting, especially compared with William and Kate’s interview. It is clear that the two brothers have very different personalities, and their choce of partners thusly reflected.
I am in the minority in that I do not find Meghan fashion to be interesting so far. They are much too predictable and current, a bit like the combos Glamour magazine will put together as an outfit board.
This is such wonderful and exciting news for Prince Harry and Meghan!
Their absolute joy during their TV interviews was just gorgeous!
Huge congratulations to the happy couple!
Please just stick to wkw and wkkw.
Thank you for the post and for the list of the alternatives websites for Meghan!
I am a huge fan of “Mad about Meghan” 😀
Charlotte does a fabulous job. I enjoy it as well, when I have time to visit, she is a pro. 🙌🏻
I am happy that you are sticking with wkw and wkkw. you are an expert and are doing a fantastic job with this blog!
I LOVE THIS SITE. it is such a welcome reprieve from the daily drag. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a whatmeghanwore site!!! It would be so much fun, and while I absolutely adore Kate and nearly everything she wears, it would be such fun to see their different personalities, clothing choices, and areas of focus. There is no site like this one anywhere, it’s simply the best! :))
I agree! Would love you to do a WhatMeghanWore site! I look forward to your post every day.
Susan, I just want to add my wish that you will write a blog about Meghan. Yes, there are ones already and there will be more covering Meghan, but not with your special touch. That said, there is great pressure that comes with spreading oneself too thinly. And perhaps there is not enough time for you to do justice to two blogs.
I echo those who have said we must not do comparisons of the two women. Kate and Meghan are very different in their backgrounds and their life experiences, which of course, will influence their dress sense. Let’s collectively accept that they are different and one should never be praised or criticized compared to the other.
Susan, can you please comment on the proposed upcoming timing of the wedding (so excited!) Spring, 2018 I believe, and the new little Cambridge’s arrival?
Hi Danielle, that’s a good question. What I have been reading points toward a March wedding before the baby is born. That’s a pretty quick timetable but I can see it happening. 🙂
Danielle,
The Royal Family’s Spring 2018 schedule was already quite full before the decision that Prince Henry and Miss Markle will marry early next year. Though the exact date hasn’t yet been confirmed, Kensington Palace announced today the Queen had given permission for the wedding to take place in May 2018 at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
This lengthy article by the Daily Mail provides the details and background about why various months/dates would have been problematic: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5124891/Harry-Meghan-marry-Windsor-Castle-MAY.html
Be sure to read the section that contains excerpts from the announcement by Prince Harry’s Communications Secretary, Jason Knauf, which is enlightening.
Thank you to you both! Hopefully our Duchess will be well and her new little one safely arrived by then.
For those interested in another great option to follow Meghan’s style on, Meghan’s Mirror is my go to. They are unbelievably quick to update and are great with finding the CORRECT item of clothing. Don’t know how they do it! http://Www.meghansmirror.com
Thank you so much for posting this! I too must add my voice to a What Meghan Wore blog! Obviously a
“Sister” site apart from WKW. You do such an amazing job here, and I would love to see both Kate and Meghan covered in the same impeccable manner!! I do understand the undertaking though, so no hurt feelings if you don’t! I Iove WKW!
I would also like to add that I hope you will reconsider a What Meghan Wore site! You cover Kate’s public appearances and style in a way that no one else does. I so appreciate the tasteful and enlightening way in which you combine relevant information about her engagements with her sartorial choices. With your largely supportive followers and careful comment moderation, I never have to see nasty remarks about Kate’s weight, speculation on the health of her marriage, or grumblings about the Royal Family’s cost to the British taxpayers, which are unfortunately so frequent on other sites. I always come here first when Kate appears in public, and a quick check of the Kate’s Calendar page always tells me when I can look forward to her next public engagement. This is a positive, supportive community, and I would love to have that same resource available now that we will begin to see Meghan appear publicly as a member of the Royal Family as well. Whatever you decide to do, thank you, Susan, for the wonderful work you do here. It is greatly appreciated!
I second this for all the same reasons 🙂
Yes! You eloquently stated my thoughts so much better than I did!
Agree. Wonderful work done by Susan.
Here here! I have just recently started commenting, although I’ve been on the site for years. Years. I had no idea that comments (had to be) so carefully monitored. You do do an amazing job. I always pop on when I want an update and when I buy something to link it through your site! But there are probably thousands of us who haven’t comment but read the site so often and really enjoy the environment you have created here.
Yes! This!
Well said.
I agree with this wholeheartedly!
I think I might stick my neck out here and ask, please DON’T do a Meghan page on top of this one! There’s already enough work to cope with via Kate and two offspring — I dread to think what running WKKW will be like if the Cambridges keep adding to their brood.
The quality of this page is exceptional and I appreciate how much work goes into keeping it that way. There are a whole slew of first-rate sites for Meghan fans and I find no difficulty myself in following them as well as WKW.
Thank you for posting this. Aside from being absolutely stunning, Meghan seems like a lovely woman! I wish a lifetime of love and happiness to her and Harry.
Also, I wish you would reconsider a What Meghan Wore blog! You do such a lovely job and I would love to see more of her impeccable style!
I would love it if you started to cover Meghan’s style! You do such a uniquely balanced job of covering both the engagement/reason for an appearance and the sartorial choices made by Kate – I value the well-rounded coverage and love reading what other WKKWers have to say. You’ve built a fantastically articulate, intelligent community here and I think hearing this crew’s take on Meghan would be wonderful! Just my two cents. Thank you for everything you do, and for this delightful post!
I have always enjoyed “What Kate Wore,” and have enjoyed the focus on Kate. I do hope this focus continues, and that Meghan Markle can have blogs devoted solely to her if bloggers so choose.
Super excited for this news – and selfishly, because as much as I like Kate, I am short-waisted like Meghan, so I’m looking forward to lots of great fashion inspiration and coverage!
Thank you for so beautifully covering this very pertinent news. I have no doubt Meghan will indeed become a style icon too. (Supposedly the Line for Label sight crashed for awhile because of all the interest after the first press appearance today.) She’s a poised, confident, kind, and accomplished woman who will be a great addition to the team! Does anyone know how the documentary which aired at 7:30 pm in the UK can be watched in the U.S.?
I don’t know Tessa, but I will look for the info. 🙂
Tessa,
If you’re talking about the 20-minute interview that was produced by the BBC with the couple that aired Monday evening in the UK, here’s a link: https://news.sky.com/video/harry-and-meghan-the-full-interview-11147053
If you have a Roku box, you can also watch a replay of the same interview on the Sky News channel.
Hope this helps.
Supposedly there was a documentary that aired after that interview called Meghan and Harry: A Royal Engagement. Earlier in the month there was one that didn’t get good reviews, but this one, broadcast on the BBC Monday night after the interview, was supposedly more reputable. I can’t find it accessible in America.
Tessa,
It’s available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW96snfhFBM
Thanks for the interview link. Their body language and obvious affection for one another in the photo call and interview is so refreshing. She seems to handle interviews well and seems very confident. They both seem very relaxed. I wish them both many years of happiness.
I think it’s great that we have a post on today’s happy couple and would like to add my own congratulations to them. Meghan herself demonstrates such cool poise both in her manner and choice of outfit it gives her a near aristocratic air, with none of the condescension.
I don’t myself like tie-belt coats and I think Meghan demonstrates why when she turns to one side. The belt causes the belt to bulge ungracefully and the bulk of the knot at the front destroys her figure. However she wears the coat as well as anyone could, the knot is a neat one, and face-on the it all looks very well. It was canny to pick a white coat for Diana’s white garden.
I also think it was very smart to wear a dark dress underneath, and not to go for another layer of white. Along with the vampish element of those wonderful shoes it shows a trait of Meghan’s style I admire, the capability to add just the smallest whiff of danger.
And if even the corgis are under her feet, I think the rest of the Royal Family will have to watch out. This lady means business.
Have to say I agree re the coat – tie-belt coats are hard to pull off. This one does not seem to have a lot of tailoring or detailing so it seems rather bulky (esp in white) and not terribly flattering even on someone as tiny as Meghan. I wonder how many of the women who rushed to buy it will be able to pull it off! I think its the kind of coat I would leave loose and flowing. The stilettos are an interesting choice, although I always think a bulky wool coat coupled with a such a bare shoe seems a little out of balance. The dress is lovely. I must say I laughed when I saw the earrings were from “Maison Birk”. Its always been known as “Birk’s” in Canada, perhaps they have rebranded themselves to make the chain appear more upmarket.
I love the coat in itself but agree that I was surprised that it appeared to add some bulk to her, especially when she turned, and I don’t know that it worked with the shoes.
It almost made me think the photocall was going to be inside and then they switched it to outside for some reason. But I feel like she would have been “in the loop” with any changes.
Haha! I thought the same thing. The brand is indeed “Birks” but the website is http://www.maisonbirks.com. And I do hope Meghan and Kate wear more Canadian designers. Their sartorial diplomacy is very good for the labels they select! I have bought Line garments since they began, primarily in knitwear. Check them out when their website is back up!
I agree with you about the shoe selection. We normally wouldn’t see that coat and those shoes paired in Canada right now – a weather thing – maybe that’s why it strikes you as out of balance – too cold at this time of year (although it is 12 celsius today in Toronto, so……..who knows!)
I agree with you and ElizaMo re belted coats – they can be a challenge, although two of my favourites are belted with no buttons. You have to be careful what you wear underneath, particularly if they are straight and have no shaping to take out the bulk caused when the belt is tied. Meghan is fortunate to be slim enough that this doesn’t make her look bulky! Lucky woman, in so many ways!
I agree the shoes are quite a contrast to the winter coat, but I guess they are a very Meghan choice. I wonder if living in the UK will being about a change in that department.
Interestingly enough, when placing my fingers over the strappy pieces of the stilettos, they look like any other closed-toe shoe. If she were wearing open-toed sandals, I’d agree that the look is off. Personally, I think they are a stunning, edgy style! I honestly don’t know much about Meghan and certainly haven’t followed her blogs at all, but I think I am going to start! Her style is so fresh and fun! Swoon.
These two are darling. She is very articulate and refreshing. Couldn’t be happier for them! Thanks for covering! Keep us posted on when a What Meghan Wore blog emerges. xx!
What a happy couple they are!
Such exciting news, for Ameicans and Brits. It will be fascinating to see the dynamic trio become four strong. I think they will work well together and enjoy each other’s company.
If you need any convincing, I do wish you’d devote a site to Meghan. I did visit the sites you recommended, but alas, they are missing your touch. You provide such depth and insight and your tone is always honest, respectful, and reflective, and informative.
Such a fan of your site and I appreciate the community of commenters here.
Best of wishes to this dashing couple!
I would we see her and the Duchess together just the two of them on official outings. I hope they get along well, since Harry and William are so close. The four of them, I think is a given, because of Heads Together, but I would love to see the two ladies at something. Maybe even with the queen, as Kate first did after her marriage.
Blair,
FYI, in a press conference today, Jason Knauf, Prince Harry’s Communications Secretary, commented:
“Ms Markle is to become the fourth patron of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The actress will not be continuing her work on gender with the UN or with other organisations, but instead will starting her charity work as a full-time royal afresh…”
To whit, on Friday this week the newly-engaged couple will spend the whole day in Nottingham, visiting a number of organizations including “The Full Effect,” a program which is led by Prince Harry and was set up by the Royal Foundation to help combat youth violence.
This first official public outing is being billed as an opportunity for Harry to introduce his fiance “…to a community that has become very special to him.” No doubt, we’ll be seeing many more similar trips, visits, and “walk-abouts” in the future even before the wedding given Miss Markle’s history/interest in social and humanitarian issues.
They both look so happy! Thanks for this post. The wedding should be so much fun!
Warmest congratulations to the very happy couple. Readers if you haven’t already done so, do go on line and watch the entire interview with Harry and Meghan. She comes across as very poised, warm and caring. They speak about being a team and I believe they will be a good one. Soon we will shift from the Royal Three to the Fabulous Four. Good days are ahead!!!!!!!!
Thank you for covering the good news, Susan. I never feel I have all the important information until I come and check your blog.
I completely agree! Thank you Susan for your impeccable coverage. As always, your blog is a joy.
Harry and Meghan are going to be fascinating to watch. It will be interesting to see their relationship with the Cambridges evolve. I’m sure Kate is relieved to have the spotlight shift away for a while, if only slightly.
Agreed, Harry and Meghan are going to be an interesting new addition and hopefully will relieve some of the pressures on Kate. I just hope that Kate doesn’t face criticism for not matching the open vivacity of Meghan.
Hopefully, people will credit them for being two individuals with different backgrounds, skills, and talents. 🙂
Dear Admin,
Well said! Vastly different backgrounds, personalities, and not to mention the different future roles they each have to comport themselves for.
Hopefully people will see the 4 of them for what they are: a lovely compliment of each other.
Yes! Room for all personalities in a family. Loved how in the interview Meghan specifically mentioned how kind and welcoming Kate has been to her. Can’t wait for the first pic of the duchesses together! On another note would love to see you do a blog on Meghan…you’re a unique voice I really like to read!
They complement their royal roles, public expectations, and their spouses perfectly … William needed a Kate and Harry needed a Meghan, on lots of levels.
I agree with this comment 1000%. Each seems to have found a partner that suits him very, very well. So many of us have never forgotten the images of William and Harry at their mother’s funeral, and for years we’ve hoped they could settle into peace and happiness through heading families of their own. It is just wonderful to see those hopes being fulfilled for them. So wonderful.
Wonderful news. Meghan looked beautiful today and the ring is gorgeous. I really want that coat!
The ring is fabulous and so much easier to wear clear diamonds with a myriad of outfits rather than having to cope with a permanent blue sapphire. However both rings are far more about honouring Diana than colour schemes and I respect that.
I also love the earrings — so demure, especially when you look further down and are greeted by a wicked pair of stiletto heels and some sexily thin straps. Quite a contrast.
And I think she may have to rethink her hair. It’s early days, of course, but I can’t see her getting far on the royal round while endlessly playing with those loose strands. I think it may need some serious princess treatment, but I have no doubt Meghan will soon suss that out.
It seemed to me that she was attempting to restrain her hair in the wind. I am so very jealous of her gorgeous locks! I will die a little inside if I ever see her in a hairnet.
I think I stated clearly that I respect how both rings honour Diana’s memory and I never set out to compare fiancées. I’m simply stating a personal preference for the adaptability of the neutral tone diamond over the unchanging sapphire blue. In Diana’s case she had the distinct advantage of having blue eyes which made a world of difference to the relevance of the ring colour.
We consistently make comparisons of this nature on items of apparel on this site — that’s what it’s for, not denigrating either the wearers of the outfits or the comments of other WKWers
I’m absolutely sure that Kate is not “coping” with her permanent blue sapphire engagement ring. Since this ring was lovingly given to her by the man she loves and who is now her husband, and the father of her children, I’m sure that she is thrilled to have it and to wear it all the time (regardless if the stone color matches her myriad of outfits or not.) Also, the fact that her blue sapphire ring used to belong to Princess Diana (her husband’s adored mother) makes it doubly special for Kate. Comparisons are odious. Please do not start with Kate and Harry’s fiancée.
I think ElizMo meant that the wearer of a colored engagement ring will forever have to cope with the fact that it adds color to an ensemble but is not something you can put aside and not wear, like other jewelry, if it doesn’t go with the outfit. ElizMo is ever respectful — it wasn’t a statement of comparison of worth of either the ring or the wearer, but an attuned statement about the subtleties of colored jewelry affecting an outfit. Kate has coped very well with it in that she simply will wear that ring no matter what and she outshines both the ring and her outfit every time, no matter what the color scheme!
Why, thank you Tessa, that’s very kind of you. I see I managed quite brilliantly to put my own riposte under Kimberly’s comment and not the other one. Sigh #neveratechie
Lovely comments from Harry and Meghan. Adore the ring and the story behind it. Thank you for including this on the WKW Page. !!!!! I totally agree that Harry’s engagement does have a huge impact on William and DOC!
Agree! Agree! Agree! Happy news! And oh my thank you for telling us where the coat came from. 😊