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Best Celebrity Reactions to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Engagement Announcement


  • January 28, 2018

The world received the news on Nov. 27, 2017, that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged to be married in spring 2018. The announcement wasn’t surprising, given rumors of Harry popping the question have been swirling for some time. But after the official word came down, many celebrities took to Twitter to weigh in.

Here are the best celebrity reactions to the royal engagement.

1. Lin-Manuel Miranda

Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda was in London when the big news was revealed and tweeted about the general feeling of those in the city where the royals call home.

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2. Wendell Price

Some of Markle’s Suits co-stars, including her TV dad, Wendell Price, sent congratulatory messages and gave their “blessing” to the actress and her prince.

Next: TV fiancé sends his love

3. Patrick J. Adams

Upon hearing the news, Patrick J. Adams, who plays Markle’s fiancé on the USA Network show, joked about his co-star writing, “Said she was just going out to get some milk …” before letting Harry know how “lucky” he is.

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4. Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian made our list for being one of the very first stars to jump on social media and congratulate the couple.

Next: The countess is happy for them.

5. Luann de Lessups

Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps was another one of the celebs who congratulated the pair and shared happiness over the news.

Next: Actress is super psyched

6. Busy Phillips

Busy Phillips could not contain her excitement either when she saw the news.

Next: TV personality is overjoyed

7. Stacy London

Stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London was also clearly thrilled over the announcement.

Next: Singer is happy about Markle’s mixed heritage

8. Leona Lewis

Some stars, like Leona Lewis, tweeted excitement about a woman of color joining the royal family.

Next: ‘OITNB’ star is ecstatic

9. Laverne Cox

Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox, who is a fan of a good love story, expressed her happiness for the couple.

Next: Journalist asks to attend wedding

10. Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan tweeted his congrats before coming right out and asking Markle for an invitation to the upcoming ceremony.

Next: Former ‘Hills’ star wants to read all about it

11. Spencer Pratt

Reality star Spencer Pratt was pretty happy about the royal engagement too and demanded a People cover story right away.

Next: Host is getting her fascinator early

12. Ellen Degeneres

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres chimed in on the royal news as well and joked about choosing a fascinator to wear.

Next: Comedian has one question

13. Chelsea Handler

Some comedians, including Chelsea Handler, joined in the discussion about the prince and his bride-to-be by also making a dig at Donald Trump.

Next: Funny woman jokes about who royals can marry

14. Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings offered her hilarious reaction to the British prince marrying an American woman.

Next: Former first couple are as happy as the rest of us

15. Michelle and Barack Obama

Even the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle, sent their well wishes and noted that they are “delighted” over the news.

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