Taken by fashion and celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski earlier during the week, the pictures are set on the grounds of Frogmore House, a royal owned country house located in Windsor. One of the pictures shows the two rather formally holding hands, while the other depicts them in a more intimate pose.
© REUTERS / Alexi Lubomirski/PoolOne of two official engagement photos released on December 21, 2017 by Kensington Palace of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taken by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor, Britain. Picture taken in the week commencing December 17, 2017
One of two official engagement photos released on December 21, 2017 by Kensington Palace of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taken by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor, Britain. Picture taken in the week commencing December 17, 2017
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"I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos we took of them, such was their happiness together, said Lubomirski, commenting on the pictures.
© REUTERS / Alexi Lubomirski/PoolOne of two official engagement photos released on December 21, 2017 by Kensington Palace of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taken by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor, Britain. Picture taken in the week commencing December 17, 2017
One of two official engagement photos released on December 21, 2017 by Kensington Palace of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taken by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor, Britain. Picture taken in the week commencing December 17, 2017
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The 33-year-old British prince and his 36-year-old American fiancée announced their engagement last month, and are set to be married on May 19th at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prince Harry is 5th in line to the British throne.