Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in media blackout – Couple go off radar until wedding

The Prince announced his engagement to the former Suits actress Meghan Markle last November, which was followed by a media frenzy.

The couple will wed in front of 600 guests on May 19 in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry was christened.

The pair have attended numerous official public events together since they announced their engagement - but they have decided to take time off in the lead up to the royal wedding this month.

Prince Harry and Ms Markle had a busy schedule last month, and most recently made an appearance at a series of events to commemorate ANZAC Day on April 25.

But they are not scheduled to attend any further royal engagements before their May 19 wedding.

The royal bride-to-be and her fiancé may be seen running around organising last minute arrangements for the big day, but the next time we see the pair might be just as they are about to become man and wife.

The service will begin at midday and will be the most significant day of their shared lives to date, with the pair planning a celebration that “reflects the characters of the bride and groom”.

The “core aspects” of the ceremony, including the church service, associated music, flowers, decorations and reception, will be paid for by the Royal Family, with Ms Markle’s parents both set to attend.

Stars such as the Beckhams, Serena Williams and Bollywood star Chopra have all received invites to the royal wedding at Windsor Castle, which will seat 600 guests, a small crowd in contrast to the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William who wed in front of 1,900 guests.

Prince Harry and Ms Markle do not have an official list of political leaders on the guest list, which means neither Prime Minister Theresa May nor US President Donald Trump will be attending.

A select 200 close friends will join the royal couple at an after party at Frogmore House, Windsor.