It was an unidentified mutual friend who set the two young people up on a date say sources. It is thought that a close friend of the royal family, Violet von Westenholz is likely the person behind the two meeting. However according to Harry, she was the one “the very first time we met”.
Though the some of the public and online trolls have been abusive and intolerant, the royal family itself and the protocol it is governed by appear to have evolved significantly. Marrying a ‘commoner’ would have been bad enough; a marital alliance with a divorcee would have been considered beyond the pale not so long ago! Things have changed sifnificantly. In fact the Queen is delighted at the news of the impending nuptials.
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