Rare Photo Of Meghan Markle Taken Months Before Her Royal Departure Has Emerged

Jun 19, 2023 by apost team

Every so often, the public is treated to an inside view of the private life of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The royal couple stays relatively quiet outside of curated press releases and rare public appearances. Although the Duchess of Sussex was somewhat used to the spotlight as a former actress, being reintroduced as a member of the British royal family was extremely different and very difficult.

This led to a challenging few years for Meghan as she adjusted to royal life in the UK. It's no secret that the British media is known for its invasive coverage of celebrities and royals. Prince Harry has been outspoken against this, especially when the press began to hound his wife, in a case of history repeating itself after Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, suffered the same treatment.

But the couple decided to get themselves away from that world when they announced their royal departure in 2020 and acted on it the following year. Since then, they've enjoyed a different kind of life in sunny California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. It seems that life in Montecito, California, offers a particular kind of freedom that the couple didn't get when they were still a part of the royal family and lived in the UK.

Since then, Meghan has been only photographed doing royal engagements very rarely. For instance, one moment was during the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Because of this, many of Meghan's supporters have been clamoring for photos and updates of her since taking a backseat in the limelight. To many people’s surprise, a photo of Meghan months before she and Harry announced their royal exit was unraveled in 2022, thanks to her dear friend, who was also a photographer for the young royal family. 

Ever since the public learned about Harry and Meghan’s relationship, the world has been transfixed. Like modern-day Grace Kelly, actress Meghan gave up her career in the spotlight to marry British royalty. The couple's wedding ceremony in May 2018 was in the media spotlight for months ahead of the event and was watched by millions worldwide. It was a royal wedding of rebellious firsts as these two decided to marry on their own terms and in their own specific style. They did many things differently that set them apart from other royals early on, and that's something they've carried through in how they're living their lives and raising their children.

Meghan had Archie on May 2019. More than seven months later, his parents shocked the world as they announced that they would be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. They have since relocated to the United States, specifically to California, a rare occurrence for a senior member of the British Royal Family. 

Infamously, their bold move has made royalists, even members of the royal household, raise their eyebrows. However, the two were persistent and were sure of the huge step they were going to make at the time. 

Since moving overseas, people have grown more interested in Meghan and Harry, with people looking back on the months that led to their surprising decision. As a celebrity, Meghan has had countless photos on the internet. Especially when she became a harsh muse of the paparazzi and British tabloids, her photos were everywhere. 

But when one of the young royal family’s friends, Misan Harriman, a photographer, greeted Meghan for her 41st birthday in 2022, the world saw a new stunning photo of the Duchess of Sussex that was never seen by the public ever before.  

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Harriman has been a dear friend of Harry and Meghan for quite a while. He was responsible for the amazing photos that the couple had in the past, along with the important milestones that he captured and chronicled for the young family after their controversial exit. 

On May 6, 2023, Harriman made the headlines as he posted a photo of Archie looking and reaching the photo of her late grandmother, Princess Diana. Coincidentally, the photo was posted on the same day that King Charles III was officially crowned as the King, while Camilla, the third party in the previous marriage, finally earned the title of Queen. 

Just like on Meghan’s 2022 birthday, Harriman chose an exceptional photo to share online to greet his dear friend. 

With the caption, “Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Meghan,” Harriman shared an amazing photograph of the Duchess of Sussex when she attended the One Young World Summit Opening Ceremony back in October 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall. 

In the dramatic photo, Meghan exited a curtain only to be welcomed by many people applauding her. If it was described only by words, the scene might be a little bit underwhelming, but because of the dramatic lighting, and the silhouette of the underrated royal accentuating her impact, it was truly a testament to the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words.

The photo was taken two months prior to Harry and Meghan's trip to Canada, where they spent Christmas and New Year 2020. Upon returning to the United States in January 2020, they then made the controversial announcement of stepping back from their senior royal duties. 

It was also Harriman’s eye that was responsible for the cute photos of Lilibet that were taken on her first birthday in June 2022.

What can you say about Meghan Markle? Wasn’t the photo breathtaking? Do you support their decision to move to the United States? Let us know, and pass this on to your family, friends, and other royal family fans out there!