Prince William and Kate Middleton are ready for another wedding. On the heels of Clarence House’s announcement that Prince Harry proposed to actress and activist Meghan Markle in London earlier this month, the royal couple issued a statement welcoming the Suits star into the family. “We are very excited for Harry and Meghan,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who tied the knot themselves in April 2011, said in a statement on Monday. “It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.” It’s the first time either of them have publicly acknowledged Meghan Markle since Harry began dating her a year and a half ago-though, privately, sources told E! News they met some time ago. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who celebrated their 70th anniversary last week, “are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness”, Buckingham Palace said. Harry asked Markle’s parents for their blessing before he proposed, which he received. Their wedding will take place in the spring of 2018, and further details will be announced in due time. Markle flashed her engagement ring, and the couple posed for a portrait on Monday afternoon. Mario Testino took William and Kate’s portrait in 2010. They also sat down for a joint TV interview, which aired on Monday night in the UK. Published in Daily Times, December 1st 2017.