Prince Harry and Meghan Markle photographed together for the first time

The first photos of Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle together have been published.

In the photos published by The Sun, the couple are snapped walking among thousands of shoppers on their way to West End show Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
They also held hands as they made their way along Piccadilly, admiring the Christmas lights.

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Strolling down what's considered one of the busiest streets in the world, Shaftesbury Avenue, passers-by were reportedly stunned to see the pair together as they headed to the Apollo Theatre. They were followed by just one royal protection officer.

According to The Sun, Harry booked last-minute tickets for the comedy version of JM Barrie's tale of Peter Pan's battle with Captain Hook.

A friend reportedly said: "Harry has said his privacy is important to him but they are clearly not afraid to be seen in public together.

"They are clearly crazy about each other and have told friends they are very much in love.

"As an actress Meghan loves the theatre so this was an obvious date to go on."

- nzherald.co.nz