Royal Family, Twitter Congratulate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

While some people lamented that Prince Harry and Markle are “off the market,” others showered warm congratulations.

Britain’s Prince Harry and US actor Meghan Markle announced their engagement and wedding plan subsequently, on Monday, 27 November.

A statement released by Clarence House said the couple got engaged earlier this month, and is set to marry in the spring of 2018.

The engagement has received the blessings of the British monarch Elizabeth II, and those of Markle’s parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland. Markle’s parents said they are “incredibly happy” for the couple and look forward to their future together.

The Royal Family and the State Heads Show Their Support

The Queen and Prince Phillip also said they were delighted about the upcoming Royal Wedding.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness. https://t.co/aAJ23uSbao

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 27, 2017

Harry’s father Prince Charles and his wife Camilla said they are “thrilled” and “very happy indeed” for the couple. So did Harry’s elder brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said of the engagement:
'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.'

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May and her predecessor David Cameron also tweeted their congratulations.

I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement.

This is a time of huge celebration for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future. https://t.co/Sfx76X98BW

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) November 27, 2017

Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wonderful news and I wish them a long and happy life together.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 27, 2017

Twitterati Laments ‘Lost Opportunities’

A lot of people on Twitter lamented the fact that Harry and Markle are now “off the market”.

Me pretending to be pleased about Prince Harry's engagement when actually I'm distraught I no longer have a chance at being a Princess 😭😭😭 #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/xOfHI4pCFN

— Imogen (@imzomars11) November 27, 2017

And I thought #PrinceHarry was going to propose to me.

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) November 27, 2017

Actually hurts my heart slightly that prince Harry is engaged, I've always believed I'd be getting married to him ☹️💔😂

— neesh ♡ (@TeneciaXx) November 27, 2017

Realising you will now never get to marry Prince Harry, despite it being your dream since you were 8 pic.twitter.com/fcYmGKpNxp

— Brighton Girl (@BtonGirlProbs) November 27, 2017

My dreams of marrying #princeharry have been shattered!!! pic.twitter.com/rkmxj4pwof

— Queen (@Eclecticbeingg) November 27, 2017

When you tell your Mom that Prince Harry is engaged and all she says is I’m sorry. I guess that is the appropriate reaction. pic.twitter.com/tDjkl1KGQa

— Hayley Connor 🌻 (@HayleyConnor22) November 27, 2017

Prince Harry is now off the market and I’m so sad 😭💔

— Alexis👑 (@Alexis34Tyler) November 27, 2017

So Prince Harry is engaged now.
No more chance of being a Princess anymore

— James Mayores Colcol (@ijamescolcol) November 27, 2017

Some Were Really Excited for the Upcoming... Bank Holiday

Prince Harry marry her swiftly please I would like bank holiday

— Lazarus (@ProfKumi) November 27, 2017

Me thinking about the monarchy on a normal day V me realising we might get a bank holiday for the Royal Wedding pic.twitter.com/tLIb0WlLC9

— Gamble (@Gamble1878) November 27, 2017

Me after the Prince Harry #MeghanMarkle Royal Wedding statement..... pic.twitter.com/3MPtROHFVs

— Tom Quante (@TomQuante) November 27, 2017

Some, However, Showed Genuine Excitement

Prince Harry is engaged to Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/0XYpkQl09e

— TV Fanatic (@Khaleesi_Hodan) November 27, 2017

Prince Harry is marrying Meghan Markle? pic.twitter.com/nBxKViE3Lw

— Ashlee E L Roberts (@LoloUnplugged) November 27, 2017

low key me pretending that I’m going to be invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/O9ywCe7sXB

— Felix (@MrFelixRac) November 27, 2017

We got us a Black princess ya'll. You really can't tell me a damn thing for the rest of the day because it won't matter. Shout out to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Their wedding will be my Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/WmBnGm5AuZ

— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) November 27, 2017

The World reacts to another Royal Wedding.#PrinceHarry #MeganMarkle #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/6rfs9N9JdG

— Al Foran (@ImpressionistAL) November 27, 2017

Excited for Meghan Markle's wedding dress ❤#princeharry #MeghanMarkle #suitsusa pic.twitter.com/TONQLOxLuP

— Mairy Mi (@MairyLeo) November 27, 2017

@meghanmarkle is now engaged to Prince Harry.

Have you ever thought what Mike Ross (#Suits) would feel about this? You inconsiderate Megan with H.

Kidding, I'm extremely happy for you. 🎉 I'm sure your babies (soon) will be adorbs. Congrats!

— Alfonso Parungao IV (@alfie_iv) November 27, 2017

Although I’m really happy for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, I absolutely hate it that she’s leaving Suits 😪

— Cher (@xCheerr) November 27, 2017