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Meghan Markle crowned Woman of the Year 2017

Last updated on: December 22, 2017 12:00 IST

Meghan Markle is HELLO! Magazine's Woman of the Year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

It's been quite a year for Meghan Markle -- from being a famous actress of a hit-TV series to becoming Prince Harry's fiancee, her life in recent months has been a fairy tale brought to life and the whole world has taken notice of it.

For her transformation from TV actress to a member of the Royal Family, HELLO! Magazine has named her as their 'Woman of the Year'.

The Suits star also appears on the cover of the publication's latest edition.

The news was quietly announced with HELLO! posting a photo on their official Twitter handle of what looks like a pre-royal engagement photo.

The 36-year-old actress is receiving this honour just before she spends her first holiday with the royal family.

Meghan was recently a surprise guest at Queen Elizabeth II's staff Christmas party and she and Harry also reportedly attended the Kensington Palace holiday party with with Prince William and Kate Middleton last week.

Meghan and Harry's wedding will take place in May 2018 at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Source: ANI