Harry Hains

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex only met a few years ago - but their whirlwind romance is leading them to a new future.

Their dramatic decision to quit their roles as senior royals and split time between the UK and North America comes after a turbulent year for the couple, which has seen rows over privacy, clashes with relatives and the launch of legal action against the media.

Image:Prince Harry and Meghan in South Africa

Here is a look at their relationship so far.

First meeting

Meghan revealed in an interview in 2017 that she first met Harry in London the year before, during a blind date.

In November 2016, Buckingham Palace confirmed they were dating - and the following month, the first pictures of them together, at the Gielgud Theatre in London, were published.