Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in September. Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9080216dg)

The relationship between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle is looking more serious than ever after Daily Mail reported that the couple had a tea party with Prince Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elisabeth II. Prince Harry introduced Meghan to the Queen on Thursday, and according to reports, they have stayed there for an hour. It is believed that Harry initiated the visit and wanted to do this for some time now.

Harry and 36-year-old Meghan started dating in July 2016. They have tried to keep their relationship away from the public, but the media was so interested in the couple that the Royal Family’s communications secretary had to issue an official statement on the matter. The statement said that Meghan became “subject to a wave of abuse and harassment” and asked media to “pause and reflect before any further damage is done.”

Harry and Meghan appeared in public together in September, when they attended the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto. After the appearance, a source close to the couple, who spoke to E Online, said that the engagements are not that far away.

“Harry left Toronto yesterday on a high and can’t wait to see Meghan next. She has a packed schedule between now and November with Suits, but after that will be an exciting time for them and a new chapter in their relationship.” – said the source. “While Meghan may not be wearing a ring or a formal engagement announced, it’s fair to say they’re as good as engaged now. They’ve spoken about their marriage plans openly with each other and friends and family around them are pretty much thinking about wedding attire already!”

Now after the visit to the Queen Elisabeth, this doesn’t seem far away. It looks like we are in for another Royal Wedding.