Souvenirs already in production to mark royal engagement

The new mug is in production in Longton, Stoke-On-Trent Credit: Emma Bridgewater

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding has only just been announced but souvenirs are already in production.

Emma Bridgewater revealed details of a commemorative mug celebrating the loved-up couple's engagement.

Within minutes of the impending nuptials being announced, the brand began making the handmade china in its Stoke-on-Trent factory to mark the occasion.

Priced at £19.95, the mug features a classic spongeware design applied by hand, with the words "Harry & Meghan are engaged" in pale blue surrounded by two red scrolls.

The other side of the piece displays the engagement announcement date "27th November 2017".

The mug is edged in small pale blue hearts and tiny red dots.

Plates and mugs celebrating the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton being prepared in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent in 2010 Credit: PA

Designer Emma Bridgewater said: