", May - October 2016: 'Besotted' Harry meets his future princess. The 33-year-old royal announced his engagement to Meghan Markle, 36, this morning following a 16-month whirlwind romance. ", John Trask added: "Not a typo Henry is his given name... thought everyone knew that. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. They added that it had been "wonderful getting to know Meghan". Twitter user Ian N.M Singer wrote: "What about the typo in the first like Prince Henry? View our online Press Pack. Meghan's parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland,also issued a statement through Kensington Palace saying: "We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh added that they were "delighted" by the news. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Kensington Palace released this statement announcing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement - but confused Twitter users by referring to Harry as Henry, Twitter users appeared baffled by Prince Harry's official name, Prince Harry confirmed his engagement to Meghan Markle in a statement this morning, Twitter users appeared baffled that Henry is the Prince's official first name, The pair have enjoyed a whirlwind 16-month romance, Prince Harry and Meghan were pictured for the first time together on a Christmas date last year, pictured, official full name is Henry Charles Albert David, with his title being His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, announced his engagement to Meghan Markle, 36, this morning following a 16-month whirlwind romance, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. ", And Toni said: "May be the sleep deprivation but very much enjoying the amount of people getting confused about the fact that Prince Harry’s actually called Henry.". Had no clue.". The pair are then believed to have been introduced through friends in London in July last year and started seeing eachother. He claimed Meghan had experienced racism and sexism and even attempts by members of the press to get into her home. May 2, 2016 - It is not known exactly when Prince Harry first met the Suits actress but he travelled to Toronto, where Meghan Markle lives to launch the countdown to the Invictus Games. Nov 11, 2016 - Three days later Ms Markle was spotted in London amid unconfirmed reports she was stay at Kensington Palace for the first time. Nov 8, 2016 - In an unprecedented statement, Harry attacked the media over its "abuse and harassment" of his girlfriend. Sep 25, 2017 - Just days later they appeared hand-in hand at their first official public appearance together at Invictus's wheelchair tennis. Dec 6, 2016 - Harry flew straight from his Caribbean tour to Toronto to be with Ms Markle, making a 1,700-mile (2,736 km) detour instead of flying to London. "We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together. Some Twitter users accused Clarence House of including a "typo" in the announcement confirming the royal engagement. Dec 13, 2016 - The couple were buying a Christmas tree together in Battersea Park. ", Furious Tesco shopper rips sheets off 'non-essential' items in Wales, Katie Price poses for rare make-up free photo on holiday in the Maldives, Little Mix's Jesy shows abs in gold bra as group stuns in Sweet Melody shoot, Woman texts builder asking why he walked out and gets VERY creepy reply, New ‘tier 4’ Covid rules ‘could close restaurants and non-essential shops’, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He was christened Henry but has been called by his nickname Harry since his childhood. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.". Nov 27, 2017 - After weeks of speculation, Clarence House announced the engagement, and the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh say they are "delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness. Sep 5 - Ms Markle graced the cover of US magazine Vanity Fair and spoke openly about Harry for the first time, revealing: ''We're two people who are really happy and in love.''. Is this a thing? For other inquiries, Contact Us. The tree seller described the pair as "totally happy, cute, couple-y - but not overly mushy and gross". We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms Markle's parents. The full statement announcing the engagement today said: "His Royal Highness Prince Henry of of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "His Royal Highness and Ms Markle became engaged in London earlier this month. The confusion came after the Clarence House statement said: "His Royal Highness Prince Henry of of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle. July 2017 - November 2017: Wedding rumours and engagement announced, July 8 - Meghan was reported to have been spotted trying on wedding dresses, sending rumours of an impending engagement into overdrive. "To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ", Another fan wrote: "It turns out Harry is short for Henry... every day is a Royal Family school day! A source described Harry as "happier than he's been for many years". News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. They seem baffled by the use of "Henry" - apparently not realising it is Prince Harry's official name. Other fans were quick to fire back and point out that Henry is the royal's official first name - with Harry being his nickname. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ", Sarah Parkin responded: "The best bit of the royal wedding announcement is the people who seem shocked that Harry is short for Henry. Rebecca said: "I'm actually amazed at the number of people who don’t know Prince Harry’s real name is Henry, or they think it’s a typo. ", And Twitter user Kay said: "Just found out his real name is Henry and Harry is just a derivative. "The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. Feb 2, 2017 - Harry and Meghan were spotted holding hands on a date night in London amid claims she had "virtually moved in" with the prince at his two-bedroom bachelor pad Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace. ", David Sheppard added: "Wait, Harry is er, short for Henry? Had no clue." He met the US Suits actress through mutual friends in London in summer 2016 and they have been almost inseparable since. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the first to congratulate the pair, issuing a statement in which they said they were "very excited". Twitter users appeared baffled that Henry is the Prince's official first name And Twitter user Kay said: "Just found out his real name is Henry and Harry is just a derivative. February 2017 - June 2017: First public kiss and meeting the family. Oct 30, 2016 - News of their relationship broke and the prince was described as 'besotted' with the actress. "Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty the Queen and other close members of his family. Prince Harry's official full name is Henry Charles Albert David, with his title being His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales. May 7, 2017 - The couple were photographed kissing in public for the first time at Cowarth Park polo club in Ascot, Berkshire, and just days later she joined Harry at Pippa Middleton's wedding reception. November 2016 - January 2017: Protective prince defends new love. Some Twitter users accused Clarence House of including a 'typo' in the announcement confirming the royal engagement after it referred to him as His Royal Highness Prince Henry. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course. PRINCE Harry's engagement has sparked a wave of confusion on Twitter - after the official statement called him Henry.