Meghan Markle and Prince Harry set to make first royal appearance

Reports suggest that Meghan Markel and Prince Harry are set to make their first official royal appearance later this month.

According to the Mail on Sunday, the couple are expected step out together at the Toronto Invictus Games, an international Paralympic-style event founded by the Prince.

The speculation comes as rumours of an inevitable proposal announcement begin to spread.

A royal source told the paper: “Behind Palace gates everyone is expecting an announcement.”

“It’s a case of when not if. The consensus is there will be a wedding next year.”

It's thought that an offical announcement may have been stalled over fears that it would overshadow Princess Diana's 20th anniversary.

The Mail on Sunday also reported that Megahn will likely spend more time in London following the official appearance.

The Suits actress is already well acquainted with many members of the royal family including William and Kate, and indeed her perspective in-laws, Prince Charles and Camilla, and is believed to have made a good first impression.

It's thought that royal protocol means that Meghan won't meet the Queen until an official engagement announcement has been made.

Meanwhile, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently announced that they are expecting their third child – and with a potential wedding on the cards, it's looking like 2018 is going to be a busy year for the royal family.

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