Prince Harry has been romantically linked to US actress Meghan Markle, according to reports.

The pair are said to have met in May while Harry, 32, was in Canada promoting Invictus Games Toronto 2017, the paralympics-style competition for injured servicemen and women started by the Prince.

Meghan, 35, star of hit US TV show Suits, is said to have visited the UK several times in recent months.

According to the Daily Express the pair share a passion for Africa, where Harry recently spent time in Malawi, and where his reported love interest has carried out humanitarian work.

Excitement over the potential for a new royal romance reached new heights on Monday as pictures emerged of the pair appearing to wear identical bracelets.

Kensington Palace has said it will not comment on private matters and Meghan, a regular user of social media, has not confirmed or denied the reports since they emerged.