Portraits of true love

PRINCE Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, have released romantic photos to mark their plans to marry.

The clearly loved-up couple smile and embrace in the three striking images captured by celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

In one intimate black-andwhite image, Ms Markle presses her forehead against Harry’s as she tenderly holds his chin.

In another more formal colour photo, they sit on the steps of Frogmore House at Windsor, leaning into each other and holding hands as they face the camera — Harry wearing a navy suit and tie and his bride-to-be in a blackand-gold embroidered top and black skirt.

Both photos prominently display Ms Markle’s engagement ring, which was commissioned by Harry and includes two diamonds from the collection of his mother, Princess Diana, and another from Botswana, where he took his fiancee on one of their first dates.

The photos were taken in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Harry, 33, and Ms Markle, 36, will tie the knot on May 19 in what promises to be royal oyal event of the year.

The glamorous us Ms Markle has been embraced by the public, and the royal family has quickly welcomed her into its fold, inviting her to official events. Usually, only royal family members and their spouses are e invited to such events.

She joined Harry at a Christmas lunch for the royal family on Wednesday and will attend an exclusive Christmas Day gathering at the Queen’s Sandringham estate.

Harry and Markle have displayed close affection to each other in public appearances.