Meghan Markle Asks Kate Middleton To Be Maid Of Honor, Report Says

Looks like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are getting married soon.

Since Markle and Prince Harry headed to Africa to celebrate the "Suits" star's 36th birthday, reports about their engagement intensified. It seemed that the couple is tying the knot soon as the actress has already asked Kate Middleton to be her maid of honor as she and her love prepare to announce their engagement.

Markle reportedly delivered a gift to the Duchess of Cambridge that included a note asking the pregnant royal mom to be her maid of honor when she marries Prince Harry, Express reported. The "Horrible Bosses" actress' present to Middleton is a rose gold diamond bracelet worth around £1,471 ($2,000).

Middleton is pregnant with the third royal baby. She is currently resting as she is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, which is life-threatening. So, if Markle really wants the Duchess of Cambridge to be her maid of honor, her wedding with Prince Harry might likely happen after Middleton's delivery.

The publication added that Middleton initially disapproved Prince Harry's romance with Markle, but she and the actress eventually got along well. Last week, reports claimed that Markle got to meet Queen Elizabeth. Their meeting took place on Sept. 3, after Markle and Prince Harry's romantic getaway. The couple reportedly made the seven-mile drive to the queen's summer resident, Balmoral Castle.

"It'll no doubt be the first of many encounters," the source said. Markle and Queen Elizabeth's meeting was very special for Prince Harry as he "was able to introduce someone he loves to someone he cares for deeply," the source added.

In related news, Markle and Prince Harry were spotted celebrating his 33rd birthday ahead. The lovers opted to have a low-key celebration on Sept. 9 as the actress won't be with the royal on his birthday as she needs to shoot for her TV series for USA Network.

"Harry doesn't like to make a fuss of birthdays so he liked that it was just the two of them. Sometimes it doesn't have to be a huge thing with a group of friends," a source said. Although the couple was not together on Prince Harry's birthday, he is flying to Canada this week for the Invictus Games where he is expected to meet his girlfriend.

"Harry will spend a day with Meghan before beginning Invictus-related engagements on Sept. 22. Naturally, Meghan will be present for some of the games and you'll no doubt see them together in the stands, but she won't be taking part in any of the engagements in an official capacity," the insider added.