Meghan meets Kate: Prince Harry 'has introduced his girlfriend to Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace'

Meghan Markle was introduced to Kate, and Harry's niece Princess Charlotte
The actress met the royals at Kensington Palace after returning from Norway
Source said Kate was 'really looking forward' to her first meeting with actress
Seen as a sign that relationship between the royal and the Suits star is serious

Published: 09:47 GMT, 15 January 2017 | Updated: 00:06 GMT, 16 January 2017

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Prince Harry has introduced girlfriend Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton for the first time.

The actress also met the Prince's niece, Princess Charlotte, during the trip to Kensington Palace.

A source told The Sun that Kate was 'really looking forward' to meeting Miss Markle and added that the meeting was very 'important' to Harry.

Prince Harry has introduced Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton for the first time. A source said Kate was 'really looking forward' to meeting Miss Markle before the meet up

Prince Harry is believed to really value the opinion of sister-in-law Kate Middleton when it comes to his girlfriend

The actress also met the Prince's niece Princess Charlotte (pictured) during the trip to Kensington Palace

The insider said: 'They are very close and he really values her opinion on girlfriends.

'Obviously Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died when he was very young so Kate really fulfils that older sister/maternal role. It went really well.'

The couple have just returned from their first romantic holiday together in Norway, where they reportedly watched the Northern Lights.

With a month to go until Valentine's Day, the Prince Harry is now said to be planning their second romantic getaway – a trip to Verbier, his favourite Swiss ski resort.

With a month to go until Valentine's Day, Prince Harry (left) is planning a romantic getaway with girlfriend Meghan Markle (right) – to Verbier, his favourite Swiss ski resort

Sources at the resort told the Daily Mail that Royal aides have already carried out a recce to check potential security issues.

Miss Markle met Prince William two months ago at Kensington Palace while Kate was in Norfolk.

The time the 35-year-old has spent at the palace is seen as a sign of how serious relationship has become.