There are several clues saying yes.
Earlier this month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on a three-week trip to Botswana to celebrate the actress's 36th birthday. However, sources tell Us Weekly that it was special for another reason—Harry reportedly proposed. The info is still rumored at this point, but there are several hints to why it could actually be true.
There was an intimate celebration.
Right
after they touched down in Africa, Harry and Meghan had a "small,
surprise celebration" for her birthday on August 4, which the prince had
apparently planned for in advance, according to a source close to the
royal. The low-key party took place at a barbecue at a friend's house
with plenty of local food and music. This marked the Suits
star's first time meeting Harry's friends in Botswana. "Meghan was
speechless and so touched," the source added. If this part was just for
Markle's birthday, we can only imagine what the proposal would be like.
The month and location are important to him.
August holds a significant meaning to Harry—it is the anniversary of his mother Princess Diana's death. One of his friends told Us that he planned to propose in the same month "so he can associate August with something joyful."
Harry
has previously called Botswana his "second home," because of his many
trips there as part of his charity work with his organization Sentebale.
In fact, Harry's first time in Africa was right after Diana passed
away. "I first came in 1997, straight after my mum died. My dad told my
brother and me to pack our bags—we were going to Africa to get away from
it all," he told Town & Country this year. "This is where I feel more like myself than anywhere else in the world. I wish I could spend more time in Africa."
Prince
William popped the question to Kate Middleton in 2010 while on a Safari
in Kenya. Did Harry take notes from his older brother?
The ring has a connection to Diana.
According
to a royal insider, Harry worked with a jeweler to use the diamonds
from a brooch he inherited from his mother to craft a ring. He's
apparently been working on it for months, says the source.
They're keeping the news under wraps.
Even
if he did propose, don't expect Markle to start flaunting her ring
soon. "Harry said he would want to enjoy the news between the two of
them before word starts spreading out," the insider added.
If
the pair did get engaged during the trip, they may be holding off on
announcing the news to avoid overshadowing other important family events
like the 20th anniversary of Diana's death on August 31; as well as the
Queen and Prince Philip's platinum wedding anniversary in November.
"[In] December they can announce the engagement and they'd be free to
marry next year; I think that's what's going to happen," said Darren McGrady, Princess Diana's head chef.
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