Twitter meltdown over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal engagement

Rumours about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement have been spreading like wildfire on social media over the past few days.

And Twitter predictably was set alight by the news that the royal, 33, and the Suits actress, 36, are now officially set to marry next year.

Many expressed their delight at the news, with British television host Holly Willoughby one of the first celebrities to congratulate the couple.

Some joked that they are devastated by the news that Harry, once the most eligible bachelor in England, is now well and truly off the market, the MailOnline wrote.

Others meanwhile are seemingly more concerned about whether Brits will get a day off work for the royal wedding.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal wedding in 2011 was declared a public holiday by then Prime Minister David Cameron.

Royal fans are already speculating about the big day, including whether Prince George and Princess Charlotte will have roles.

low key me pretending that I’m going to be invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/O9ywCe7sXB

— felix (@felixrackers) November 27, 2017

So Prince Harry is really not going to marry me? 😭💔😭💔 pic.twitter.com/2cXVYIGDPT

— Ndlovukazi 💋 (@AllAboutAyanda) November 27, 2017

Hey Prince Harry and Meghan hurry up and announce a date for the wedding. We want to know when we’re getting a day off! pic.twitter.com/Yq3AZVWh5o

— Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) November 27, 2017

Meghan Markle was born and raised in Los Angeles. I feel like we get our very own California princess 😍 Congrats to Prince Harry and Meghan! ❤💒👑 pic.twitter.com/lWQj3382ot

— Carla 🌬 (@Carla_Montague) November 27, 2017

Tbh with every email that comes in, I’m just reminded I no longer have the (very realistic) chance to marry Harry 😭😭😭 #harryandmeghan

— Phoebe Miller (@PhoebeWedding) November 27, 2017

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— DAV~ (@BDKerpow) November 27, 2017

However, a few grumpy sods took the time to let everyone know they really didn't care.

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— Mark Hillman (@hillmania) November 27, 2017

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— Mr Scribble ³³º¹ (@5cribblesvurt) November 27, 2017

And enterprising wedding vendors got in quick to offer their services.

Available for all sorts of photography shoots - including weddings both big and small. Just sayin' Harry...
🤔#royalwedding #weddings #weddingphotography #alternativeweddings #photoshoot #ginger #dayoff #hopefully pic.twitter.com/NNYsRAdLQT

— Graeme Worsfold 🇪🇺 (@graeme_worsfold) November 27, 2017

The UK's elite also took the opportunity to congratulate the couple.

Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May offered her "very warmest congratulations", wishing the couple "great happiness for the future".

"I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement," said May.

"This is a time of huge celebration and excitement for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future."

I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement.

This is a time of huge celebration for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future. https://t.co/Sfx76X98BW

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) November 27, 2017

David Cameron

May's predecessor David Cameron called the announcement "wonderful news", and wished the pair "a long and happy life together".

Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wonderful news and I wish them a long and happy life together.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 27, 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said he was "absolutely delighted to hear the news", wishing them "many years of love, happiness and fulfilment".

I’m absolutely delighted to hear the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now engaged. I wish them many years of love, happiness and fulfilment – and ask that God blesses them throughout their married life together.

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) November 27, 2017

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, was the first world leader to publicly send his congratulations - going as far as to invite the happy couple to honeymoon in Israel.

Mazal Tov to HRH Prince Harry & fiancé @MeghanMarkle. Sending our warmest regards to Her Majesty the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, all the Royal Family & the British people, from Nechama & me, & all the Israeli people. We invite them to enjoy their honeymoon in Israel!

— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) November 27, 2017

Boris Johnson

Defence Secretary Boris Johnson wished the couple a long and happy life together, proclaiming the announcement "fantastic news".

HUGE congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - fantastic news! Here's to a happy and long life together https://t.co/pdaoOMv9EG

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 27, 2017

Philip Hammond

Chancellor Philip Hammond wished the couple a "very happy future together".

Many congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement. I wish them a very happy future together.

— Philip Hammond (@PhilipHammondUK) November 27, 2017

Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness together.

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 27, 2017

Congratulations Prince Harry 🍾🍾🍾

— Paula Radcliffe (@paulajradcliffe) November 27, 2017