Prince Harry confirms he IS dating Meghan Markle and hits out at 'abuse she has suffered'

Prince Harry has confirmed he is dating Meghan Markle but hit out at the "abuse" he says she has suffered

Prince Harry has confirmed he is dating American actress Meghan Markle but hit out at "abuse" he says she has suffered.

Kensington Palace issued a strongly-worded statement confirming the relationship but also criticising "abuse" suffered by the American actress.

The statement said that the past week "has seen a line crossed".

It said “Prince Harry is worried about Ms Markle’s safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.

"It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms Markle should be subjected to such a storm.

"He knows commentators will say this is ‘the price she has to pay’ and that ‘this is all part off the game’. He strongly disagrees. This is not a game - it is her life and his.”

Kensington Palace has issued a statement this morning about the harassment currently being experienced by Meghan Markle and her family. pic.twitter.com/EuFZ4fmUIj

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 8, 2016