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LONDON — Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and a frequent target of British tabloid attention, is engaged to Meghan Markle, his longtime girlfriend, the royal family said on Monday. LONDON — Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and a frequent target of British tabloid attention, is engaged to Meghan Markle, his American girlfriend, the royal family said on Monday.
The prince, 33, got engaged to Ms. Markle, 36, an American actress, this month, a statement from Clarence House said, adding that the wedding will be next spring. The prince, 33, got engaged to Ms. Markle, 36, an actress, this month, a statement from Clarence House said, adding that the wedding would be next spring.
The relationship of Prince Harry and Ms. Markle has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, and prompted an usual statement from the prince last year, denouncing the “racial undertones” of news media coverage of Ms. Markle, whose mother is black and whose father is white. The relationship of Prince Harry and Ms. Markle has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, which prompted an unusual statement from the prince last year, denouncing the “racial undertones” of news coverage of Ms. Markle, whose mother is black and whose father is white.
The prince’s reputation has changed markedly in recent years.
He has gotten into trouble in the past, once wearing a Nazi costume at a party, but he has since become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, and has spoken about the difficulties he faced after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. He has also taken an H.I.V. test, broadcast live on the royals’ Facebook page, to promote the importance of testing for the virus.
The prince, who is fifth in line to the throne, served on active duty in the British military for about a decade, including two tours in Afghanistan, where he co-piloted an Apache helicopter and was a weapons officer.
Ms. Markle is best known for her roles in the television legal drama “Suits” and the science-fiction series “Fringe.” She is also notable for her charitable work — she is a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, and has worked for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The prince’s older brother, William, and his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, said in a statement that they were “very excited for Harry and Meghan.”
“It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and see how happy she and Harry are together,” they said. William and Catherine, known as Kate, were married in April 2011.