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PRINCE Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle is a modern-day fairy tale, all thanks to their fashion designer pal.

But who is the woman responsible for their engagement? Here is what you need to know about Misha Nonoo.

 Misha Nonoo is thought to be the woman who introduced Meghan Markle to Prince Harry
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Misha Nonoo is thought to be the woman who introduced Meghan Markle to Prince HarryCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Misha Nonoo and what is her age?

Misha is a 31-year-old American-based fashion designer, who has a fashion line under her own name.

She was born in Bahrain, raised in London and educated in Paris.

She's a champion of ready-to-wear fashion shows, and her clothes are designed to be elegant, versatile and never go out of fashion.

Emma Watson and Cate Blanchett are both fans of her line.

In 2013, Misha was named on Forbes' exclusive 30 under 30 list.

She became the first fashion designer to debut a runway collection on Instagram in 2015, and exclusively shared her Fall line on Snapchat the following year.

 She's a fashion designer who was married to former Etonian Alexander Gilkes
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She's a fashion designer who was married to former Etonian Alexander GilkesCredit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Misha married to, and who is her ex?

Misha married British socialite Alexander Gilkes, the co-founder of New York based online auction house Paddle8, in Venice in 2012, however the couple were reported to have split in October 2016.

The fashion designer is now set to marry new love, oil tycoon Michael Hess on Septmeber 20 in an exclusive ceremony in Italy.

Her husband to be - known as Mikey - posted about their engagement on his private Instagram account.

The glam proposal took place in Cabo, Mexico.

Mikey wrote: "Thank you for making all my dreams come true, Misha Nonoo.

"I am so in love with you, and I feel so lucky I get to spend the rest of my life with you right beside me."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have flown out to attend the A-List studded wedding, with other guests including Joshua Kushner, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom and Karly Kloss.

Ivanka Trump as well as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are also rumored to be on the guest list.

 Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, pictured, attended Misha and Alexander's wedding - as well as Kate Middleton's brother James
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Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, pictured, attended Misha and Alexander's wedding - as well as Kate Middleton's brother JamesCredit: Getty - Contributor

How did Misha Nonoo introduce Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

In their first joint interview on November 27, 2017 Meghan and Harry revealed they were set up by a female mutual friend.

Although they didn't name names, Misha seems to be the likely suspect.

She and Meghan are pals, and the Suits actress even wore Misha Nonoo's Easy 8 Husband Shirt, which costs £139, during her first public appearance with Harry - at the Invictus Games.

 Meghan even wore Misha Nonoo during her first public appearance with Harry, at the Invictus Games
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Meghan even wore Misha Nonoo during her first public appearance with Harry, at the Invictus GamesCredit: PA:Press Association

Speaking about their matchmaker, Harry said: "It was through her and then we met once and then twice back to back two dates in London, last July.

"And then it was I think about three, maybe four weeks later that I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana.

"We camped out with each other under the stars - she came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic."

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