The relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is as much a working partnership as a romantic union.

Harry and Meghan will have a growing public role in the years to come from supporting the Queen and championing their own charitable interests, to strengthening the UK’s bonds with the Commonwealth.

But away from the limelight they are a husband and wife who like any newly married couple are busy building a home together and making plans for a family.

The duke has spoken about how he quickly fell in love with Meghan, describing how he felt “all the stars were aligned”.

Harry had never heard of the American-born actress before their blind date in London in July 2016.

But he quickly realised he had to make a memorable first impression “…I was beautifully surprised when I walked into that room and saw her”, the duke said in an interview to mark their engagement.

He added: “I was like ‘OK, well, I’m going to have to up my game … sit down and make sure I’ve got good chat’.”

What cemented their tentative relationship was a short break to Botswana where they “camped out with each other under the stars”, getting to know each other over five days.

When news of their romance broke several months later, smitten Harry was described as being happier than he had been in years.

The couple set out their future working life together in their engagement interview with Harry saying about Meghan: “…for me it’s an added member of the family.

“It’s another team player as part of the bigger team, and for all of us all we want to do is be able to carry out the right engagements, carry out our work and try and encourage others and the younger generation…”

Meghan suggested part of the focus of their public work would be the Commonwealth, an important institution for the Queen: “I’m excited to just really get to know more about the different communities here.

“Smaller organisations who are working on the same causes that I’ve always been passionate about under this umbrella, and also being able to go round the Commonwealth, I think it’s just the beginning.”

The pair also share a strong bond through their philanthropy, with Harry supporting military veterans and mental health organisations via his charity work, while his wife has pursued a role as a humanitarian campaigner.

Their imminent Commonwealth tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji is likely to bring them closer together as Harry guides Meghan through the challenges of a long and hectic overseas trip.

But ultimately like all marriages, it will be their love and strong emotional bond that will be the bedrock of their relationship.