PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle looked totally in love strolling among thousands of shoppers last night on their way to West End show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

They walked hand-in-hand along Piccadilly admiring the Christmas lights.

6 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pictured together for the first time in London Credit: News Group Newspapers

The couple then passed stunned passers-by on Shaftesbury Avenue — one of the busiest streets in the world — as they headed to the at the Gielgud Theatre followed by just one royal protection officer.

The Sun can reveal Harry booked last-minute tickets for the production.

A pal said: “Harry has said his privacy is important to him but they are clearly not afraid to be seen in public together.

6 Harry took Meghan on a date to the at the Gielgud Theatre in London Credit: News Group Newspapers

“They are clearly crazy about each other and have told friends they are very much in love.

“As an actress Meghan loves the theatre so this was an obvious date to go on.”

Suits star Meghan, 35, flew to the UK from her Toronto home early on Monday.

6 The royal and the Suits star strolled among thousands of Christmas shoppers Credit: News Group Newspapers

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6 The lovebirds were dressed down in beanie hats and jeans Credit: News Group Newspapers

She has been staying with Harry, 32, at his two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace.

The pair ventured out in public to buy a Christmas tree and have enjoyed quiet nights in cooking.

6 Meghan has been staying with Harry at his two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage Credit: Getty Images

6 Harry and Meghan have been dating for five months Credit: Fame Flynet

But last night they went on a very public date as Harry was proud to show off his girlfriend of five months.

Two months ago, when Meghan last visited London, Harry took her on a secret date to Lion King.

She has visited the UK four times in the past three months.

Harry visited Toronto last month. Last weekend he diverted 1,700 miles on his way back from the Caribbean to see her.