Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family.
Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markles parents.
The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
Markles parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland said they were incredibly happy about the engagement.
Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person, they said in a statement.
We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together.
It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.
Markle and Prince Harry began dating in July 2016.
In an interview earlier this year, Markle broke her silence on dating Prince Harry and their relationship together.
This is for us.
Its part of what makes it so special, that its just ours.
Personally, I love a great love story.
Earlier this month,it was reportedMarkle will leaveSuitsat the end of its seventh season.
