A Christmas surprise for royalists! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released three beautiful photos to mark their engagement.
The photos were taken earlier this week at Frogmore House by renowned fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski. The photos are absolutely gorgeous. The black and white image above displays a romantic moment as Harry wraps Meghan in his coat and she touches his cheek. The photographer perfectly captured a couple in love. This photo shot on the steps outside, shows the couple holding hands with Meghan's engagement ring taking centre stage.
A couple of hours after the release of the first two photos, Kensington Palace tweeted an unexpected third as a thank you. "Thank you so much for all of the wonderful comments following the release of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle's engagement photographs. The couple are so grateful for the warm and generous messages they have received during such a happy time in their lives. As a way to say thank you, they have decided to share this candid photograph from the day of their portrait sittings directly with all of you."
The Telegraph reports:
The fact Alexi Lubomirski grew up in Botswana was obviously a factor in Harry and Meghan's decision to commission him. Botswana holds a very special place for them as a couple. It shows the level of detail and thought that went into the photoshoot. Below, the photographer with Julia Roberts after a shoot last month.
Alexi recently shot Angelina Jolie and Claire Danes.
Frogmore House is a 17th century English country house, which is located within the grounds of the Home Park, Windsor, Berkshire. Half a mile south of Windsor Castle, Frogmore was let to a number of tenants until the late 18th century, when it was used intermittently as a residence for several members of the royal family. The house is currently uninhabited, but it is used by the royal family to host both private and official events. In recent times, the house was notably used as the venue for the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's wedding reception in 2008.
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A peek inside Frogmore.
Shortly after their engagement, Kensington Palace said Windsor is "a very special place for both Harry and Meghan". They will hold their wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 19 May. The choice of Frogmore House as the backdrop for the official engagement photos again demonstrates their affection for Windsor. If the title didn't hold such a troubled history; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor would have have been ideal for the couple.
Royal reporter Emily Nash suggests they may have spent time at Frogmore in the earlier months of their relationship away from the public eye.
The Mail reports it is being considered as a possible venue for the wedding reception:
Meghan wore a semi-sheer Ralph & Russo gown with gold feather detailing and a silk organza skirt, hand appliquéd with silk tulle ruffles from the Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 Collection. The Mail reports the couture gown was £56,000. Kensington Palace confirmed the piece was "privately purchased". Reporter Jack Rosyton said "I'm told Meghan didn't have to pay the full £56K". The British luxury goods company and haute couture fashion house is adored by royalty and celebrities all over the world. I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear they are in contention to design Meghan's wedding dress.
In the black and white photo, Prince Harry wore a Burberry coat and Meghan chose a cream sweater by Victoria Beckham. There have been a number of reports suggesting Meghan and Victoria have become close friends.
It looks like Meghan wore the Cashmere Sweater (with thanks to innominate). Made in the UK, it is described as "Embroidered initials leave Victoria Beckham's signature mark on an otherwise classic crewneck sweater in sumptuously soft cashmere."
I simply adore the photos. What do you think of them?
The photos were taken earlier this week at Frogmore House by renowned fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski. The photos are absolutely gorgeous. The black and white image above displays a romantic moment as Harry wraps Meghan in his coat and she touches his cheek. The photographer perfectly captured a couple in love. This photo shot on the steps outside, shows the couple holding hands with Meghan's engagement ring taking centre stage.
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A couple of hours after the release of the first two photos, Kensington Palace tweeted an unexpected third as a thank you. "Thank you so much for all of the wonderful comments following the release of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle's engagement photographs. The couple are so grateful for the warm and generous messages they have received during such a happy time in their lives. As a way to say thank you, they have decided to share this candid photograph from the day of their portrait sittings directly with all of you."
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The Telegraph reports:
'The photographs were taken this week by Polish photographer Alexi Lubomirski, known for his work in fashion and celebrity and formally known as His Serene Highness Prince Alexi Lubomirski after inheriting a title from his father.
Lubomirski said: "It was an incredible honour to be asked to document this wonderful event, but also a great privilege to be invited to share and be a witness to this young couple’s love for one another. I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos that we took of them, such was their happiness together." He added: "A huge thank you to His Royal Highness Prince Harry and Ms Markle, for allowing me to take their official engagement portraits."
Lubomirski appears to have flown to the UK especially for the assignment, travelling to London on December 15th and tweeting from Heathrow Airport on the 18th to celebrate the "last job of the year". A former assistant of Mario Testino, his CV boasts photo shoots with Beyoncé, Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lopez, Selma Hayek, Katy Perry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson.
Born in England, he moved to Botswana at the age of eight. The Prince and Ms Markle have spent significant time in the country over their relationship, including a camping trip on their third date.'
The fact Alexi Lubomirski grew up in Botswana was obviously a factor in Harry and Meghan's decision to commission him. Botswana holds a very special place for them as a couple. It shows the level of detail and thought that went into the photoshoot. Below, the photographer with Julia Roberts after a shoot last month.
Alexi recently shot Angelina Jolie and Claire Danes.
Frogmore House is a 17th century English country house, which is located within the grounds of the Home Park, Windsor, Berkshire. Half a mile south of Windsor Castle, Frogmore was let to a number of tenants until the late 18th century, when it was used intermittently as a residence for several members of the royal family. The house is currently uninhabited, but it is used by the royal family to host both private and official events. In recent times, the house was notably used as the venue for the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's wedding reception in 2008.
More from Windsor.gov.uk:
'Set amidst the extensive Home Park of Windsor Castle, Frogmore House is surrounded by fine and picturesque gardens. The house dates from the 1680s and was purchased for Queen Charlotte in 1792. Here the Queen was able to indulge her love of botany and laid out the garden with many rare and unusual plants.
At one time the house was the home of Queen Victoria's mother, the Duchess of Kent. After her death, her son-in-law, Prince Albert, commissioned the building of an elegant mausoleum to hold her remains. Queen Victoria was particularly fond of Frogmore's peaceful ambience and it became her favourite retreat.
Victoria and Albert's love of Frogmore lead them to break with tradition and build themselves a much larger and grander mausoleum for themselves.'
A peek inside Frogmore.
Shortly after their engagement, Kensington Palace said Windsor is "a very special place for both Harry and Meghan". They will hold their wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 19 May. The choice of Frogmore House as the backdrop for the official engagement photos again demonstrates their affection for Windsor. If the title didn't hold such a troubled history; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor would have have been ideal for the couple.
Royal reporter Emily Nash suggests they may have spent time at Frogmore in the earlier months of their relationship away from the public eye.
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The Mail reports it is being considered as a possible venue for the wedding reception:
'It has also been tipped privately as a possible venue for Harry and Meghan's own bash. It may explain why Meghan was seen in deep conversation with Mr Phillips at the Queen's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace yesterday.'
Meghan wore a semi-sheer Ralph & Russo gown with gold feather detailing and a silk organza skirt, hand appliquéd with silk tulle ruffles from the Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 Collection. The Mail reports the couture gown was £56,000. Kensington Palace confirmed the piece was "privately purchased". Reporter Jack Rosyton said "I'm told Meghan didn't have to pay the full £56K". The British luxury goods company and haute couture fashion house is adored by royalty and celebrities all over the world. I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear they are in contention to design Meghan's wedding dress.
In the black and white photo, Prince Harry wore a Burberry coat and Meghan chose a cream sweater by Victoria Beckham. There have been a number of reports suggesting Meghan and Victoria have become close friends.
It looks like Meghan wore the Cashmere Sweater (with thanks to innominate). Made in the UK, it is described as "Embroidered initials leave Victoria Beckham's signature mark on an otherwise classic crewneck sweater in sumptuously soft cashmere."
I simply adore the photos. What do you think of them?