5 American women who married royalty

British royal family officials on Monday announced the engagement of Prince Harry of Wales and actress Meghan Markle, but she isn’t the first American to get the royal treatment.

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The marriage, set to take place in spring, will be the first for Harry and the second for Markle.

Congratulations Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle on their engagement!
His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle this afternoon visited Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden for a photocall to mark the happy news. pic.twitter.com/gEctA368ua
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017

Here’s a look at five other Americans who married royalty:

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