This is not a drill. This is true, people. Meghan Markle – a self-proclaimed California girl, a Northwestern grad, a member of a sorority, a HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, is marrying into the royal family. In that same regard, PRINCE HARRY IS OFF THE MARKET. Now, what am I supposed to tell my family when they ask who I'm marrying?!

If you're anything like me - a royal-obsessed, tv-binge-watcher, American girl - the news was followed by many dramatic feelings and reactions. As told by the royals themselves:

SCORE FOR THE AMERICANS!

It's obviously incredibly cool for an American to be marrying into the royal family. The fascinations that the US (and really the world) has with the royal family is immense, and now we will see one of our own as a DUTCHESS!

1. Wow, she's doing way better than I am.

"I can't keep a boyfriend, and an American is marrying Prince Harry." Come on, you've thought it.

2. It's the end of an era...

There are no longer any single royals left for our generation. Dreams are crushed, girls everywhere are weeping. We've witnessed the end of our extremely realistic expectations to marry Prince Harry

3. *deep in thought*

What will she wear? What will he wear? What does the queen think? When's the wedding? Is Kate excited? Where will they live?

4. A biracial royal?!

Meghan's father is Caucasian, but her mother is African American. She also studied race in college and has been a great voice in the community. What a time to be alive.

5. Okay, they are really cute...

Admittedly. Two beautiful people. They seem dope, too. *squealing*

6. Omg... A royal was in SUITS.

It's pretty crazy that we can recognize Meghan Markle from Suits. Like, she's going to be Kate Middleton, but she was a Hollywood actress. I don't know why that feels so crazy, but it does. Like our own Princess of California.

7. A feminist in the family.

Meghan Markle has been a kick-ass humanitarian and open advocate for feminism and people of color. Markle said, "I've never wanted to be a lady who lunches -- I've always wanted to be a woman who works." Can I get a HELL YES.

8. ...that being said, I'm so happy for them.

It's great to see Prince Harry happy! I wish them both a lifetime of happiness. I can't wait to see the great things they do together. (Sure, it may be partly in vain. I am so eager for some cross between California girl fashion and royal fashion. Bring it on.)

I can't wait to adjust myself to London time and stay up all night to watch the wedding. Wine and cheese at my place. You're all invited.