You'll never guess which Royal just spoke out in support of Meghan Markle marrying Prince Harry

Obviously we agree

Words – Bethany Biron

From the editors of HelloGiggles

There’s been quite a bit of buzz and speculation around the year-long romance between Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle.

The royal family has mostly stayed mum about the courtship, until now – a British royal has recently spoken out in support of Meghan Markle.

That royal is Mike Tindall, Zara Phillips' husband (Zara is Prince Harry and Prince William’s cousin and Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter).

Earlier this month, Harry and Meghan holidayed in Africa, which spurred the rumour mill to guess Prince Harry might propose – after all, his brother Prince William proposed to his wife Kate Middleton there.

Meghan also attended Pippa Middleton’s wedding reception in July as Harry’s date, bringing her closer and closer into the family.

Mike himself was in Meghan’s position just six years ago, so understands her position pretty well. Here he is with wife Zara hanging out with Princes William and Harry, during the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations last year.

Mike told the Sunday People that while it’s certainly intense to marry into the family, he has high hopes for Meghan.

'It comes with a lot of history and the family that it is. It’s obviously nerve-racking,' he said. 'But she has been under enough scrutiny and pressure in her day-to-day life so I’m sure she will get through it. She will be fine.'

While we haven’t seen a ring just yet – and no word from their African safari – things are certainly heating up.

The trip was in celebration of Meghan’s 36th birthday, and included boat rides, camping and moonlit walks. So romantic.

Even Meghan’s friend, fellow actress Priyanka Chopra, has expressed her excitement around a pending engagement.

Priyanka told Wendy Williams recently that while she’s not sure if or when it will happen, she supports it – although she also stood up for her friend in this way while on Williams' show.

'She seems happy. I think they look great together,' she said.

Mike, who hasn’t yet met Meghan, is looking forward to bringing her into the family. 'As long as they are both happy that’s all that you can ask for. She’ll do absolutely fine,' he said.

We wholeheartedly agree – hopefully we'll be hearing those royal wedding bells ring again soon enough!