Prince Harry’s engagement

They both have a history of working for humanitarian causes and if they, as a couple, can use the clout they will have to further these causes, then I applaud that. Better than sitting back and wallowing in their status and wealth.

As with any young couple embarking on marriage, I wish them well, even though maryeliza might see that as "shallow."

There are plenty of examples of royals who do not have their integrity. We should be pleased at their vision and pleased for their happiness.

I am no royalist, but I think we have here a better example of what this can mean.

A royal wedding will be a wonderful distraction for the nation

Really?

Presumably as first time buyers I do hope they get to take advantage of the zero Stamp Duty for all houses up to £300,000. Would be a shame for them to miss out.

I'm chuffed for them and wish them well.

I can't come to the parry!

And why do you have to start being personal?

I’m bloody great fun at any party thank you.

She will of course now be the recipient of all his unearned status rank and privilege as his wife - titles, curtsies etc so my point stands.

Oh maryeliza bet you're fun at the Christmas party

MawBroon has written my post for me. Agree with every word.

Princess Margaret could have married a divorcee but I think she was more fond of her royal status than she was of him and at that time she would have had to give most of the trappings up.

How infantilising - I don’t want a pathetic, minor celebrity gush fuelled extravaganza to detract me from the really serious issues facing this country. I’m not that shallow. The existence of unearned status, rank, privilege and wealth embodied by the royal family is one of the reasons there are so many serious issues to be concerned about

Don’t worry maryeliza I am sure you need not fear being detracted from the bigger issues which are facing this country.
Just leave it to us shallower people to take pleasure in two young people’s happiness and some admiration for Harry for choosing a partner who defies all the stuffy preconceptions of unearned status, rank, privilege and wealth that you so abhor.

starbird there have already been endless comparisons between Meghan and Kate's clothes etc. in the press and on line.
It has been reported that she has given up her career as an actress and will involve herself in various charities including Harry's Invictus Games.

Daily Mirror had a whole page feature saying it will be announced tomorrow Duh !

and so the circus begins, they do seem very happy together.

The paparazzi do not make much fuss over the spouses of Prince Charles' siblings, but maybe because she has already made a name for herself, and Prince Harry is very popular, there will be endless pictures of Meghan to show us what she wears, and comparisons to Kate.

Hopefully the novelty will wear off in time, if not, they could go and live sonewhere else.

I wonder if she will continue acting? Can you see her in one of the soaps? Pity there will not be any more Downton Abbey I could see her in that!

Oh dear, maryeliza, you are in for a dismal few months what with another Cambridge baby and now the build up to a Royal wedding which will dominate the news and give us something else to think about other than bloody Brexit!

Well they're both involved in humanitarian work, so hopefully their high profile (and her mixed race) will continue to drag the royal family into the 21st century!

An asset how exactly?

‘A fairly normal life’

It will be interesting to see how she adapts to life as a Royal. She has had a successful career, made her own money and does not lack confidence.

I think she'll be an asset.

How infantilising - I don’t want a pathetic, minor celebrity gush fuelled extravaganza to detract me from the really serious issues facing this country. I’m not that shallow. The existence of unearned status, rank, privilege and wealth embodied by the royal family is one of the reasons there are so many serious issues to be concerned about.

Good for them he’s way down the line now so hopefully they ll be able to lead a fairly normal life and just get on with it I think they were born the right way round William seems the serious ‘old for his age’ one and better suited to be king and Harry is more relaxed and the fun younger brother

I wish them well, like any young couple about to get married.
The divorce situation is interesting, Anne got married in the Church of Scotland, Charles in a registry office, but I can’t help feeling sorry for poor Princess Margaret who was not allowed to marry a divorcee.

A royal wedding will be a wonderful distraction for the nation.

pleased he seems to have been allowed to follow his heart.

Good luck to them, seem to be a lovely couple.

I am pleased for them - I only hope that she is allowed to run her own life and does not have a photographer at her shoulder every time she goes out. That life can be so claustrophobic if one is not used to it.