It's official: Prince Harry announced his engagement to American actor Meghan Markle -- and their famous friends across the pond can't get enough of it.
The prince said he was "thrilled" to be marrying the "Suits" star in a royal wedding scheduled for sometime next spring, The Guardian reported. Palace aides are expected to announce further details on Tuesday regarding the wedding and the first royal engagements for the happy couple.
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View StoryThe news came as a welcome distraction for American stars in Hollywood and beyond, since they've been otherwise focused on a series of escalating political scandals involving President Trump and could maybe use some magic in their lives -- even if it involves an antiquated monarchy that the United States fought a war to get out of.
Of course, the congratulations were warm and sincere from Markle's co-stars and colleagues on "Suits," who couldn't be happier for the future princess:
She said she was just going out to get some milk... https://t.co/y7cnM0eC9D
@halfadams
Congratulations to my TV daughter Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on the news of their wedding engagement. Harry you have her TV Father's blessing. Robert Zane approves @Suits_USA
@WendellPierce
Congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their engagement. Wonderful news, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Love, Aaron
@akorsh9
Meanwhile, Barack Obama and his wife offered their blessings and probably started getting ready for a spring vacation in England, while Hollywood types gleefully dug into the implications of a British prince marrying a biracial American actress.
Michelle and I are delighted to congratulate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their engagement. We wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness together.
@BarackObama
Upon the announcement of Prince Harry and Queen Megan, Lena Waithe is Black Twitter. pic.twitter.com/RsxaZpx9mh
@ava
My favorite part of all of this is that Queen Elizabeth watches Suits.
@billyeichner
*Whispers* It's weird to still have a royal family in 2017 *ducks*
@jaketapper
Prince Harry's kids will be Americans. What if one grows up to be president and is in line for the throne at the same time? Brits are playing long-ball here, but it's a smart move. They want America back and this is how they'll do it.
@GPollowitz
Prince Harry and Meghan are the adorable, fairy tale romance we didn't even know we needed. Perfect timing, lovebirds! https://t.co/lioUCL1pkB
@JoyAnnReid
Peter Lindbergh
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View StoryI am emotionally invested in prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
@laceymmark
Congratulations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! 😊🤗🍾❤️🙏🏽
@khloekardashian
Prince Harry called to say that he was PROBABLY going to ask me to marry him, but I would have to agree to an interview and a major photo shoot. I said probably is no good and took a pass. Thanks anyway!
@KatyFBrand
I respect Prince Harry for being the first member of the Royal Family to marry someone he doesn't share any DNA with.
@JohnFugelsang
Can't Prince Harry and his American girlfriend run our country? They seem nice.
@chelseahandler
That Prince Harry engagement announcement should come with a trigger warning for mixed folks. I've already seen 3 hot takes on how mixed kids will save/improve/calm down the royal family.
@Lexialex
Can't wait for Trump's pressed tweet about how he's turning down an invitation to the royal wedding and Buckingham Palace's subsequent tweet that they never invited him
@ira
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met on a blind date, a mutual friend set them up... No offense, but I need better friends. 😉
@jfuentes
I don't know why I'm so happy about Meghan Markle going from successful actress to a real, live princess.
@iamamurray
👸🏽Princess Meghan👸🏽!
Princeeess 😸
Ashleigh
Princess Ashleigh
It's me - I want to be a princess.
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