With another royal wedding to plan, 2018 is
shaping up to be a pretty huge year for the
British royal family.
In case you've been living under a rock, Meghan
Markle became the most Googled woman of 2016
after news broke that she was in a relationship
with Prince Harry, who will give up his status
as the UK's most eligible bachelor when he
weds the American actress in May.
Harry recently said that his late mother would
have been "best friends" with Markle had the
two been able to meet.
But what about the rest of Harry's family?
Here's what the royals really think about
Harry's true love.
"His family has been so welcoming, and, and…
"You've met quite a few of them actually."
"… I have!"
William and Kate
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone
public with their well-wishing.
Kate told the Associated Press,
"William and I are absolutely thrilled.
It's such exciting news.
It's a really happy time for any couple and
we wish them all the best and hope they enjoy
this happy moment."
Markle and Kate Middleton clearly have a similar
fashion sense, but little was known about
their friendship until recently, when Harry
revealed that both the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge approved of his relationship.
"Katherine's been absolutely amazing, as has
William as well … fantastic support."
Prince William answered questions about his
brother's engagement with some brutal honesty.
"For me personally, I hope it means he stays
out of my fridge.
It will stop him scrounging off all my food
as he's done over the last few years."
Prince Charles
Harry's dad was apparently keen to make Markle's
acquaintance, too.
The Prince of Wales reportedly gave her his
blessing after hosting her at his home.
"A handful of teas and meetings and all sorts
of gatherings over at his place as well."
Charles and his wife Camilla recently made
their opinion on Harry's engagement public,
saying:
"We're thrilled.
We're both thrilled.
We hope they'll be very happy indeed."
Camilla
The Duchess of Cornwall didn't stop at an
official statement.
When asked by the Daily Mail what she thought
about the Suits actress joining the royal
clan, the 70-year-old called Markle "a star,"
adding,
"As you can see, they are so happy.
Sometimes, you know, in a climate where we
are surrounded by a lot of bad news, it's
a real joy to have a bit of good news for
once.
As I said before, we are delighted."
Referring to the announcement that Markle
would become a British citizen, Camilla also
commented,
"America's loss is our gain."
The Queen
Due to a complicated history with divorce,
the royal family has been generally opposed
to weddings involving anyone who's previously
been married.
Fortunately, the Queen is willing to break
those unofficial rules for Markle.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the
Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh,
were, quote,
"...delighted for the couple and wished them
every happiness."
Markle discussed the different layers involved
with meeting the Queen not only as the monarch,
but as her future husband's grandmother.
"When I met her, I had such a deep understanding
and of course incredible respect for being
able to have that time with her."
"She's an incredible woman."
In order to welcome Markle into the family
with a bang, the Queen has reportedly decided
to pay for the wedding.
The Queen is also prepared to overlook the
tradition of partners needing to be married
into the family before they're allowed to
attend her annual Christmas bash.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told the
Express,
"It is expected Meghan will join Harry and
the rest of the royal family for Christmas
on the Queen's estate in Sandringham in Norfolk
this year…"
"The monarchy relies heavily on precedent
and tradition, but it also makes its own."
The Corgis
The Queen's famous dogs are notoriously picky
with house guests, and Harry is no exception
to this rule.
"And the Corgis took to you straightaway.
For the last 33 years, been barked at.
This one walks in, absolutely nothing.
Just wagging tails… and it's just like,
ugh."
The bride-to-be didn't reveal which of the
Queen's dogs she met, though she'd be hard
pressed to remember all of their names — Her
Majesty has more than 30 dogs.
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