Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live relationship update after FIRST public appearance

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance at the Invictus Games last night
• The Prince sat next to US First Lady Melania Trump at the event, although he glanced at Meghan often
• Speculation Meghan was wearing an engagement ring surfaced 
• If Meghan does marry Harry she will have to change her name
• Meghan’s male friend has been identified as Markus Anderson – who apparently played matchmaker between her and Prince Harry

UPDATE: Sunday 24 September, 6.01pm 

It’s been revealed the man sat to Meghan at the Invictus Games last night was none other than Toronto celebrity Markus Anderson. 

It’s believed Anderson introduced the Meghan to Prince Harry back in May 2016, and the actress describes him as her “closest friend in the whole world”.  He is a consultant for Soho House Group and lives in Toronto, much like Markle. 

Writing about him on Instagram in 2016, she said: “What would I do without you, my loving, supportive, and endlessly fun friend??

“I know what….I would be bored, and life would be infinitely less interesting. I love you SO much. Happiest of days for you now and always. Love you xx”

UPDATE Sunday 24 September, 5.32pm 

Meghan Markle made her first public appearance with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games last night. 

As die-hard fans will know, Meghan is not the actress’s real name – it’s Rachel Markle. 

She picked up her middle name as her chosen moniker for her acting career, but the star could be in for another name change before too long. 

As Kate Middleton changed her name upon marrying Prince William in 2011, Meghan would most like assume a new title. Prince Harry’s girlfriend would be called Princess Rachel of Wales. 

If they did marry, Meghan will be the first Princess of Wales since Princess Diana’s death in 1997.

UPDATE Sunday 24 September, 2.43pm

With all the attention on the couple, it might come as no surprise fans are looking forward to a royal wedding in the coming months. 

Royal fan Camilla Vasquez said: “They are wonderful together.

“I met her when she was filming Suits near my school. She’s like him — very kind and genuine.

“They are both caring and care [about] humanitarian issues and social issues. Harry proved that by being here today.

“I told him I was really happy to meet him and he said he was glad I’d come out.”

UPDATE Sunday 24 September, 11.26am

It seems Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship might have been fate.

The Suits star’s relatives are currently researching their family tree and have discovered Meghan isn’t the first connection they have to the British royal family. 

The actress’ great-great-great-grandmother, Mary Bird, worked at the Royal palace back in 1856. 

Was Harry and Meghan’s love written in the stars? 

UPDATE: Sunday 24 September, 10.34am 

Details of the Prince’s speech to the Invictus Games opening ceremony – as his girlfriend Meghan Markle watched on – are emerging. 

Speaking on stage about Meghan’s current home, the host city Toronto, he said: “More sports, more nations, more friends and families, more fans watching than ever before. We have the biggest crowd that Invictus has ever had.

“You are all winners. You are Invictus. Let’s get started.”

UPDATE: Sunday 24 September, 09.45am

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engaged? Was the Suits star wearing an engagement ring? 

Speculation surfaced about the couple’s relationship status after they appeared together at the Invictus Games – but Meghan wasn’t wearing any jewellery on her left hand at all. 

A close-up picture shows the 36-year-old Suits actress’s hand with no rings. 

Despite this the star looked thrilled to be at the event, organised by her boyfriend Prince Harry. 

Prince Harry, 33, and Meghan Markle, 36, both attended the Invictus Games last night in Toronto, Canada. 

It was the hot young couple’s first ever official appearance at an event together in their year-long relationship. 

The pictures of the pair come after much speculation surrounding their relationship – are they engaged? Not officially, but they seem to be smitten. 

Meghan was pictured laughing and joking with her friends at the event; although she wasn’t seated with Harry it was clear she was having a great time. 

Harry, on the other hand, was sat in the official box with First Lady of the US Melania Trump. 

The young royal was pictured peering over to where his Suits star girlfriend Meghan was sat whilst enjoying the show. 

For her first ‘official’ event as Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Megan wore a stunning outfit. 

The actress opted for a low cut maroon floor-length dress with a matching leather jacket. 

She was heavily made up with thick eyeliner marking her eyes – party ready! 

The star carried a beautiful red velvet clutch bag and wore minimalist gold jewellery to match her understated outfit. 

Meghan had clearly gone out of her way to look understated yet cool, and it worked. All eyes were on the star as she enjoyed the show. 

She was surrounded by friends who laughed and danced their way through the event. 

The Invictus Games is now in its third year and wounded servicemen from 17 nations will meet in Toronto for the event – which begins on Saturday 23 September. 

The countries taking part include: Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, New Zealand, UK and US. 

It’s believed the pair first met at the games last year and their love has flourished since. 

Fans are hoping for an announcement of a royal engagement before the year is out – could Meghan be Harry’s wife in 2018?