Internet excitedly reacts to Meghan Markle engagement: '2017 can end now that we have a BLACK PRINCESS'
Prince Harry is getting married, and the world is atwitter — literally. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement Monday morning, and the public has taken to social media to share its mixed reactions.
The most expected one was devastation. People all over the world have been dreading the day their fairytale bubble burst, and it has finally arrived.
"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle" Truly happy for them and, at the same time, truly devastated for me. pic.twitter.com/kKnEj3BPkc
— Helen Reid (@helen0811) November 27, 2017
Prince Harry’s engaged… there goes my dream of becoming a princess. #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/jinBkQKIwm
— Sam Perry (@TheBlondePerry) November 27, 2017
Don’t know why Prince Harry’s saying he’s engaged to someone else when this is our official engagement photo but ok. https://t.co/CMeJevN1s6
— Louise Jones (@louisejonesetc) November 27, 2017
Realising you will now never get to marry Prince Harry, despite it being your dream since you were 8 pic.twitter.com/fcYmGKpNxp
— Brighton Girl (@BtonGirlProbs) November 27, 2017
Woke up today finding out I’m never going to be the Princess of England. Might as well stay in bed. #RoyalEngagement
— Eryka Ubertini (@UberMartini) November 27, 2017
Let’s not forget, this is the man who many thought would be an eternal bachelor not long ago.
Guys, we've lost the hottest, most eligible red-headed bachelor. Let us mourn together. #PrinceHarry #royalengagement https://t.co/AwSnI3RGH2
— Sarah (@SarahEMarkoff) November 27, 2017
He’s now off the market, Meghan you lucky lady In all seriousness Congratulations Harry & Meghan ?? @KensingtonRoyal #RoyalEngagement
— Kirsty Williams. (@kirstywilliamsl) November 27, 2017
Sorry ladies, Prince Harry is off the market now. I am here to console anyone if needed… I'm not crying, you're crying! pic.twitter.com/lz7oZ5XtMh
— Rant-a Claus (@IAmRantPod) November 27, 2017
Of course, most people are thrilled for the happy couple, set to wed in spring 2018, when the Duchess of Cambridge is expected to give birth to her third child with Harry’s brother, Prince William.
So happy for this beautiful couple #RoyalEngagement #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/xkSDPs9Jyo
— Abby Deutschman{ACOFAS out in May???} (@HighLadyofNC) November 27, 2017
This is probably the most loveliest news ever, even though I lost my chance with Harry boo haha I’m so glad he’s engaged with the beautiful Megan, these two make a stunning couple #royalengagement pic.twitter.com/10zI9AXGci
— Asha Iqbal (@_socialdrone) November 27, 2017
The #RoyalEngagement announcement makes for a very busy, and exciting, spring 2018. Royal wedding and birth of the third baby Cambridge.
— James Brookes (@jamesbrookes_) November 27, 2017
Many cannot help but celebrate the fact that he’s marrying a woman of mixed race, adding a little color to the royal family.
A Black American woman is going to be a duchess. Get into it! Get INTO…IT!
Me on wedding day:#RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/3gm4LmtDVB
— Queen Regnant (@AliaSaidIt) November 27, 2017
As a woman of colour I could not be any more happier for Prince Harry and Megan Markle who'd have thought we'd see the day a black woman would be an embraced royal#RoyalEngagement #blackprincess
— Talulah-Eve?? (@TalulahEve) November 27, 2017
I’m not a statistician but it feels like diversity in the royal family just increased by, like,
100% #RoyalEngagement https://t.co/QDUPejNr4z— Afua Hirsch (@afuahirsch) November 27, 2017
old racists are going to cry pepper today #RoyalEngagement
— victoria sanusi (@victoriasanusi) November 27, 2017
2017 can end now that we have a BLACK PRINCESS #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/4cqjLeNWBt
— (@iistargirl) November 27, 2017
Delighted to see this. This #RoyalEngagement illustrates just how far we have come as a nation when celebrating true love, regardless of race or previous marital history. A great step forward. #harryandmeghan https://t.co/9c0JvpeFPr
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) November 27, 2017
#BlackTwitter this morning. #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/PdpPxPufKu
— Kayla Ava Maria (@Maria_Giesela) November 27, 2017
Charles and Camilla looking at #MeghanMarkle cousins like…#RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/ozSMe5Bs9M
— Bwoy Wonder (@bwoywonder) November 27, 2017
I hope Princess Meghan and Prince Harry have beautiful dark skin babies. Just to upset the masses. Let that black gene flourish…. #blackroyalty #royalengagement pic.twitter.com/G1CQHuNwff
— Your Legal Soapiness (@SudsyMeliora) November 27, 2017
There is so much #BlackGirlJoy on my timeline, I can't let one person ruin it! Let's celebrate y'all! #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/aWOCOuTerx
— Michelle (@blerdymj) November 27, 2017
Did someone say a Black Princess! This has been my mood all morning: #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/JXQQ9DH0nE
— Blerd "Wakanda Here I Come" Fangirl (@BeADragonBlerd) November 27, 2017
A black woman just got engaged to one of the world's most eligible bachelors.. Time for celebration with this tea made from the finest of tears.. #HarryandMeghan #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/AFuQpaWNGK
— KB (@MzKRB) November 27, 2017
And for some reason, there were a lot of Beyoncé memes:
Congratulations Prince Harry & Meghan Markle! We Lo??e You ? #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/kkZ7js8GfO
— Miss Abs (@Missabsuk) November 27, 2017
Noice one Harry! #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/38xOjQlwNL
— Angelica ? (@Angelica_Tobit) November 27, 2017
Hope Princess Meghan shows up at her wedding like #RoyalEngagement #harryandmeghan ?? pic.twitter.com/LKVqyZB35p
— A?cha Cissé ?? (@aicha_cisse) November 27, 2017
The most popular question raised was whether or not we’d get a day off work for the wedding.
My question is do we get a day off when Harry and Meghan get married!? #RoyalEngagement
— Abbie (@AbbiePolkey) November 27, 2017
The world: Prince Harry is going to marry Meghan Markle!
The UK: …Do we get the day off? pic.twitter.com/0UBYCIV8bf— Mark Lankester (@markrlankester) November 27, 2017
Wait a minute, I see a lot of brits talking about getting a day off because Prince Harry is marrying Meghan, An AMERICAN, which means we should get a day off too. pic.twitter.com/UOr0bBTKxn
— Jalyn jones (@Jalynjones15) November 27, 2017
I'm happy for Harry and Meghan but I'm more excited for the potential extra bank holiday
— Steph // 12 (@pinkwaldd) November 27, 2017
Woohoo! So uh… we get a day off work, right? https://t.co/gbjtuxRyRF
— Tamal Ray (@DrRayBakes) November 27, 2017
In general, the memes created in response to their engagement have lived up to our expectations.
CONGRATS to Prince Harry and Meghan Bring on the Royal Wedding pic.twitter.com/gjokx7Kwwh
— The Growing Up Guide (@TheGrownUpGuide) November 27, 2017
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce engagement pic.twitter.com/1LpQKEs2cf
— Barry Gunn (@BarryG1903) November 27, 2017
Who is Meghan Markle?
Twitter before the #RoyalEngagement: I think she's on Suits.
Twitter today: pic.twitter.com/nazA4RPddT
— Alex Aferiat (@aaferiat) November 27, 2017
Me and my friends at the #RoyalWedding2018 of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle: OK ladies, now let's get in formation. Slaying the fascinator game #RoyalEngagement pic.twitter.com/sfNtTMAcYJ
— Chasa Toliver-Léger (@sanfransistah) November 27, 2017