Meghan Markle speaks about her relationship with Prince Harry for the first time in the strongest hint yet that a royal engagement IS imminent

They have gone to great lengths to keep their burgeoning romance under wraps for over a year. 

But in the strongest indication yet that their relationship is growing more serious by the day, Meghan Markle has spoken about Prince Harry for the first time in a candid interview with Vanity Fair.

The US actress, who graces the cover of the society magazine's October issue, has never spoken publicly about her affair with the fifth-in-line to the throne - until now.

But she has finally admitted the pair are very much 'in love' and confirmed that the royal is indeed her 'boyfriend'.

Meghan, 36, also appeared to hint that while an engagement could soon be on the cards, the couple will continue to keep their 'love story' private and will stay firmly away from the spotlight.