The secrets behind the historic moment Prince Harry introduced Meghan Markle to the world
Prince Harry was besotted with Meghan Markle soon after they met, and their romance quickly blossomed.
When they first started dating, Meghan was based in Toronto and working as an actress in Suits while Harry was dutifully carrying out his work as a royal in the UK and lived in Nottingham Cottage, in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
As things became more serious between the couple, a public appearance together became more likely and rumours were even swirling of an impending engagement.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton revealed in his book, Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, the small details of exactly how Harry introduced his future wife to the world.
Harry launched the Invictus Games in 2014 and is involved with the various related sporting events every year.
In 2017, the prince chose an Australia versus New Zealand wheelchair tennis game as the occasion to be officially seen with Meghan for the first time.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry watching wheelchair tennis in their first public appearance together back in 2017
Meghan and Harry holding hands at the Invictus Games event in Toronto
At one point during the event, Meghan was given a water bottle but was advised by Harry to leave it on the floor
Before the couple entered the court, photographers covering the match were briefed last minute by a press officer from Kensington Palace.
Mr Morton wrote how the press officer told the media pack, 'When they arrive, stay in your seats and don't move out of them. If you do they will leave.'
She did not explicitly name the prince or his girlfriend, but it soon became clear when Harry and Meghan strode onto the court holding hands and took their seats.
'In the choreography of their romance, this was a showstopper,' Mr Morton wrote.
The couple were careful about their movements and how their big moment would be captured.
At one point, Meghan was given a bottle of water, but 'Harry advised her to put it on the floor and not drink it in the view of the camera,' Mr Morton wrote.
Together, they presented a loved-up display - leaning in to talk to one another and even whispering into each other's ears.
Harry and Meghan held hands as they walked together and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Meghan also appeared to be a natural when it came to interacting with the public. She shook hands with a boy sitting nearby and greeted children while Harry proudly watched on.
Both wore dark sunglasses in the 30-degree heat.
The appearance sparked rumours of an impending royal engagement. The announcement came two months later
Meghan leaning in as Harry speaks during the event in Toronto back in 2017
The Prince whispering to Meghan, who is wearing The Husband shirt by Misha Nonoo
Harry looked casual in a black Invictus Games polo-shirt with jeans, while Meghan made her own statement by wearing a white shirt called The Husband - designed by her friend Misha Nonoo.
Meghan had previously wrote on her lifestyle blog, Tig, how the shirt was her 'very favourite button-down,' Mr Morton told. As a sign of things to some, the shirt proved a popular fashion choice that soon sold out.
Even her bag was carefully chosen and was a light brown Everlane tote - a company that pushes for sustainable fashion.
Meghan appeared by Harry's side again at the closing ceremony of the Games.
She sat in a darkened VIP box at the side of the stage with her friend, Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney, and her mother, Doria Ragland.
In one romantic moment, Harry was seen kissing his girlfriend on the cheek before leaving her in their box to go down to the stage to give his closing speech.
As he spoke, Meghan and her mother could be seen clapping enthusiastically as they stood together in their box, the Mail reported at the time.
The initial photocall seemed to be a success and Harry and Meghan announced their engagement just two months later.
Harry guiding Meghan during their first official appearance together, she is wearing ripped denim jeans and sunglasses
Meghan and Harry smiling during their first engagement together
On November 27, 2017 they stood together in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace and spoke about their exciting news.
Meghan stroked Harry's arm as they spoke to reporters, who asked him: 'When did you know she was the one?' and he replied: 'From the very first time we met'.
It was a big step from meeting through a blind date reportedly arranged by a friend the year before.
Harry and Meghan married onSaturday, May 19, 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
