Mrs May had been told the announcement was timed for Thursday to coincide with the American Thanksgiving celebrations.
There
were claims the news had been accidentally leaked to broadcasters who
spooked Kensington Palace when they turned up to film that morning.
A source told The Sunday Times Mrs
May had been 'primed' for the announcement on Thursday. Yet royal
sources 'strongly deny' any suggestion that an announcement was planned
for last week.
As well as palace
officials briefing the PM, security chiefs are also prepared, with the
event set to surpass the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate
Middleton for global appeal.
Royal insiders say there has been a
growing sense of urgency in Palace corridors since American actress
Meghan, 36, and 33-year-old Harry (pictured) appeared together at the
Invictus Games in Toronto in September
Theresa May (pictured with her husband Philip today) had cleared her diary on Thursday with a Royal announcement 'imminent'
A
source told The Sun on Sunday: 'The fact Downing Street was involved is
hugely significant. The word 'imminent' was used about the
announcement.'
In another sign a royal
wedding is imminent Miss Markle was accompanied by bodyguards from the
Metropolitan Police's Protection Command on Tuesday.
It was the first time she had been spotted with taxpayer-funded security personnel.
Last night, the house in the Toronto
suburbs (pictured) that had been rented by Prince Harry's girlfriend
looked to have been vacated for good
Last week, Meghan arrived in London
and was spotted looking relaxed during a shopping trip. Her beloved
dogs, Bogart and Guy (pictured), are understood to be in quarantine in
London
Bookmakers have suspended betting amid rumours an announcement was imminent.
The pair could name a date before Christmas and tie the knot early next year.
Royal
insiders say there has been a growing sense of urgency in Palace
corridors since American actress Meghan, 36, and 33-year-old Harry
appeared together at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September.
In
the two months which followed, there have been multiple hints that the
couple are set to formalise their 18-month transatlantic relationship.
Her role in US TV drama Suits has now come to an end, and her apartment in Toronto is standing empty.
Last
week, Meghan arrived in London and was spotted looking relaxed during a
shopping trip. Her Labrador shepherd cross, Bogart, and beagle, Guy,
are understood to be in quarantine in London.
According
to US Weekly, the dogs will 'both have to be microchipped, given a
rabies vaccination, plus a blood test 30 days after the rabies
vaccination to show it has worked'.
They will also have to be treated against tapeworm and paperwork provided for all of the vaccinations.
In
the past few days, a senior official from Buckingham Palace has been
seen at Kensington Palace, in a breach of normal protocol.
Over
the summer, it became clear Meghan's legal affairs were being looked
after by Royal solicitor Harbottle & Lewis, while planned building
works at Kensington Palace raised the possibility of a new home in one
of the apartments.
At present, Prince Harry lives in Nottingham Cottage in the Palace grounds.
It
has also been suggested the couple are hunting for a country retreat in
either Norfolk, close to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's home Anmer
Hall, or in the West Country.
This
year Meghan has spent time with Kate and William, met the Prince of
Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and been introduced to the Queen who
must give the marriage her blessing.
In
terms of Royal protocol, it is unlikely that all of these things would
have happened if Meghan was not set to marry into the House of Windsor.
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