Prince Harry Meghan Markle Engagement Photos Reactions

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Christmas came early for royal aficionados this afternoon with the release of two official engagement photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Kensington Palace shared the loved-up images on Twitter and the pair scrub up pretty well indeed.

"Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen to release official photographs to mark their engagement," the palace tweeted. The photos were taken at Frogmore House, Windsor, earlier this week by fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski, a former assistant to Mario Testino who has shot for the likes of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, December 2017. pic.twitter.com/HrAc9FeN51
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 21, 2017

In the colour photo, the prince looks dashing in a blue suit while Markle is a vision in a sheer black dress with gold embellishment. In the close-up black and white image, Markle is wrapped inside her fiancé's coat with her hand on his face, perfectly placed to show off her enormous rock.

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Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, December 2017. pic.twitter.com/WHIMNNZzto
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 21, 2017

They're beautiful photos; that goes without saying. The pair look very much in love. Accordingly, the overwhelming response on social media was a mixture of "soooo gorgeous/beautiful/stunning", "can't deal" or "RIP ME" and *GIF of woman fainting and/or hyperventilating*.

But a few responses did stand out from the crowd. Like the ones implying that Harry was the main attraction here, lol. He wishes.

Harry, why are doing this to me? pic.twitter.com/L0xRcuj0kb
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) December 21, 2017

Other people had different ideas and didn't mince their words. No offence, Hazza.

Harry you are punching bruv
— David Powell (@DavidAlunPowell) December 21, 2017

A worrying number of people seemed to be pinning their hopes of a united US populace on the couple's marriage.

Beautiful, congrats true love is rare! Your story is an island of goodness and joy in an American landscape of hate and division. We needed this! Ok I do ?
— Ahna Hoots (@ahnahoots) December 21, 2017

Can you guys take the United States back? We need new leadership and we like the idea of a royal family! Certainly not the butt hole family currently in office! Thanks
— Mink Kitty (@mink_kitty) December 21, 2017

Stunning! Joyful!❤️❤️❤️Looking for light wherever I can find it in the dark, evil, corrupt world of Trump & the GOP. The Look of Love! See Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Stunning Official Engagement Photos - People https://t.co/ykc2IyAofj
— Robin Sanchez (@RJoySanchez) December 21, 2017

Some people seemed to think they were a part of the relationship.

I'm SO Beyond Excited About This Wedding People‼️?????????
I Was Looking At Gowns Yesterday, Wondering What Type Will Meghan Choose⁉️
You Would Think I Got Some Invite To The Nuptials Or Something Right???
— Nikki (@AtxGirlnScrubbs) December 21, 2017

Others had some very valid questions about Markle's nail polish. Leave your suggestions to this lady in the comments below or @ her directly.

Love the couple and the photos… but what I want to know is @meghanmarkle nail polish color? That’s the real question ?
— Antoinette Cucuzza (@antoinettebrant) December 21, 2017

Others' responses just had us like "?????"

Kensington Palace release new touchingly intimate engagement portrait of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/rAFm8bSjK7
— barney farmer (@barneyfarmer) December 21, 2017

The couple will marry on Saturday 19th May at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. We look forward to some more weird and wonderful reaction from the Twitterati.

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