Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Lilibet.Photo: getty; Misan Harriman
Misan Harrimanis celebratingPrincess Lilibet’s latest milestone with a favorite photo.
Meghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s daughterturned 2on Sunday, and the photographer posted theiconic shothe took of the little princess for her first birthday on hisInstagram Story.
Harriman added a colorful “Happy Birthday” sticker to the adorable portrait Meghan and Harry released last year, where Lilibet sat in the grass ofFrogmore Cottageduring her backyard picnic party in June 2022. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter wore a blue dress with a white bow in her red hair — revealing that she inherited her dad’s tresses!
Princess Lilibet.Misan Harriman Instagram
Misan Harriman Instagram
Harriman and his family were guests at Lili’s first birthday party, and the Sussexes have tapped him to capture important moments in the past. The photographer and social activist snapped thesweet shotMeghan and Harry used to announce she was pregnant with Lili in 2021, and Harriman also tookpowerful portraitsof the Sussexes at theOne Young World Summitin England in September 2022.
Supporting her friend’s professional achievements, the Duchess of Sussex, 41, made asurprise virtual appearanceto introduce Harriman before he gave a TED Talk in April.
“Our next speaker has an unmatched eye for a good photograph. I’ve experienced his talent firsthand as he’s captured many meaningful milestones for me and my family, and I know there are many others who share in this experience,” she began with a smile.
“Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Archie ❤️” Harriman wrote on May 6, which was alsoKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’scoronationday. Meghan stayed back in California with Archie and Lili on her son’s birthday, while Prince Harryattended the crowning ceremony.
Less than two weeks later, the celebrated photographer behind some of the most circulated images of the Black Lives Matter movement shared support for Meghan and Prince Harry after paparazzichased their carin New York City.
“They need to be protected, this is unacceptable and terrifying, they have babies at home….. sigh,” Harrimantweetedon May 17. The comment captioned a video of New York City Mayor Eric Adamsbriefly speakingabout the incident during an unrelated public safety announcement.
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Doria Ragland, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
“Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi. This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety.”
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry.James Devaney/GC Images
James Devaney/GC Images
On May 16, Harriman shared a congratulatory message for Meghan on social media in honor of her big night.
“Congratulations M,” hetweetedwith a string of heart emojis, posting photos of Meghan with Harry, Doria, Gloria Steinem, the founding president of the Ms. Foundation for Women, and Teresa Younger, the current CEO.
source: people.com
