LOOK: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s official engagement photos

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Britain’s Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle released their official engagement photos on December 21, as posted by the official social media accounts of Kensington Palace.

The couple shared two photos. One in full color shows the couple seated on steps and smiling to the camera. The other, in black and white, shows the couple sharing a tender moment, with Harry looking at Meghan as the two are locked in an embrace.

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen to release this official portrait photograph to mark their engagement. The photograph was taken by photographer @alexilubomirski earlier this week at Frogmore House, Windsor.

A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:59am PST

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen to release this official portrait photograph to mark their engagement. The photograph was taken by photographer @alexilubomirski earlier this week at Frogmore House, Windsor.

A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:59am PST

As a thank you for the messages they received after they released the first two photos, Prince Harry and Meghan released another picture, this time a candid black and white.

As a way to say thank you, they have decided to share this candid photograph from the day of their portrait sittings directly with all of you. pic.twitter.com/MROyiKWEnG

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 21, 2017

The photos were taken by fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor.

The couple, who met after being set up by a common friend, announced their engagement in November.

They are set to wed on May 19, 2018 at Saint George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle near London. – Rappler.com