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LONDON — Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been spotted shopping in London as it emerged she has been staying with the Prince at Kensington Palace this week.

The American actress, who stars in the television legal drama Suits, took time out from filming to spend time with the Prince at his London home.

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Reports said the 35-year-old, who lives in Toronto, asked for a break from shooting after telling bosses she had “something important to do.”

She was pictured shopping on Kensington High Street on Thursday before walking back to the palace nearby.

It follows speculation that Markle has been meeting advisers to discuss a strategy to cope with the huge attention she has been receiving since news of her relationship with Prince Harry broke last month.

The prince sets off on a two-week official tour of the Caribbean shortly on behalf of the Queen.

Markle said recently that once she has finished filming the new series of Suits, she will spend December visiting friends and family, which would be certain to include the Prince, whom she began dating in the summer.

Earlier this week, Harry, 32, confirmed that he has been in a relationship with the Markle for “a few months.” Kensington Palace released a statement defending the actress against Internet trolls and appealing for privacy, which was also interpreted as a sign that the couple are about to be reunited.

The statement also said the Prince was “worried about Ms. Markle’s safety” and “deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.”