5 Photos That Prove Prince Harry Was Hiding a Happy Secret

5 Photos That Prove Prince Harry Was Hiding a Happy Secret

Even though Prince Harry kept his romance with Suits actress Meghan Markle hidden for months, the mega-watt smile he’s been sporting on his face recently proves he’s been happier than ever.

In fact, he’s been looking as joyful as a cuddling banana!

Here’s photographic evidence that the royal has extra pep in his step.

Harry couldn’t wipe a smitten grin off his face during a visit to Nottingham on October 26. (Take note of the blue beaded bracelet!)

With his hand on his heart, Harry appeared cheerful and joyous at an event in late October.

The smiling royal was curiously touching his ring finger during an appearance at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on October 7.

Harry was relaxed and lighthearted during an impromptu game of rugby this fall.

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Harry couldn’t fight the music in his heart as he joined Coldplay on stage during the Sentebale Concert at Kensington Palace on June 28.

Things are moving so quickly between the prince, 32, and the actress 35, that Harry has already introduced Markle to his father (and the future king of England), Prince Charles, PEOPLE has learned.

“Harry is pretty serious about her and she is pretty serious about him,” says a pal. Adds a close friend: “It’s great. They have a lot in common and I’m sure they will get on very well.”