Are Meghan and Harry planning to announce their wedding on Tuesday – the same day of the week William and Charles did?
Couple were thought to have wanted to make the announcement last Thursday but officials were spooked by broadcasters who turned up to film outside Kensington Palace.
PRINCE Harry could announce his engagement to Meghan Markle on Tuesday - the same day of the week his father and brother chose to declare their good news to the nation.
A Royal announcement is expected in the coming week following speculation in the last few days and the Prime Minister is also reported to have been briefed on the developments.
A series of last-minute meetings by aides at Kensington Palace have taken place to confirm the couple's plans.
Theresa May was told that the announcement was supposed to have taken place last Thursday and had cleared her diary, reported .
This was until palace officials suspected a leak as they noticed broadcasters setting up to film outside Kensington Palace that morning.
However, Royal sources deny that any announcement had been planned for last week.
Palace insiders said today that an announcement regarding the engagement of Prince Harry. 33, and Meghan Markle, 36, was “imminent”.
The pair could name a date before Christmas and wed early next year.
Security chiefs are also primed, with the event tipped to surpass the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton for global appeal.
Royal protection officers are guarding the actress as the Palace prepares to announce her engagement.
Meghan may also receive training from the SAS to escape a terrorist attack, it has been reported.
The US actress could learn what to do if she is taken hostage,
Other royals and officials have been trained by the SAS. Prince William took the course in 1998 when he was just 16.
Meanwhile, News teams were on standby to broadcast from the Palace last Thursday.
A source said: “The fact Downing Street was involved is hugely significant. The word ‘imminent’ was used about the announcement.”
The US TV star's engagement to Prince Harry could be announced as soon as Tuesday, .
Bookies have stopped taking bets on a wedding. Royal insiders predict it could happen before Kate has her third child in April.
A source added: “Meghan is 37 in August. She and Harry don’t want to delay things. They‘re blissfully happy and can’t wait to start married life.”
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby reportedly has also given his approval to a church wedding.
Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral are the favoured venues for large, set-piece royal weddings.
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But Harry, 33, is thought to prefer a more intimate venue, possibly St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Ingrid Seward, of Majesty magazine, said: “Meghan could be the best thing to ever happen to the royals. "She’s coming along just when they need new energy.”
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