Prince Harry '˜thrilled' as he steps out with bride-to-be Meghan Markle

Prince Harry declared he was 'thrilled' as he and bride-to-be Meghan Markle made their first appearance in public since the announcement of their engagement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, after the announcement of their engagementPrince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, after the announcement of their engagement
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, after the announcement of their engagement

Harry and American actress Ms Markle stepped out briefly in front of the cameras hand in hand at an open-air photocall in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace.

Their long-anticipated engagement was announced by the Prince of Wales on Monday morning with a statement saying the couple, who have been dating for 16 months, will marry in the spring next year.

A beaming Ms Markle, in a white belted coat, clutched Harry’s hand with both of her hands as they posed briefly for the press, and showed off her diamond engagement ring.