Duchess marks wedding anniversary with intimate glimpse into royal past
Meghan Markle has unveiled a rare and intimate photo from her engagement to Prince Harry, offering fans a fresh look at a cherished moment from the couple’s royal beginnings.
Released on May 19 to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary, the previously unseen image was part of a personal photo collection shared on Meghan’s Instagram. Among over 40 photos in the mood board, one stood out — a candid shot from the couple’s 2017 engagement shoot, captured by royal photographer Alexi Lubomirski.
The image features Meghan in a sleek, icy blue Roland Mouret gown, the same ‘Lockton’ crepe design she wore during the couple’s official portraits. In the photo, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are seen embracing tenderly, with Meghan’s Princess Diana-inspired engagement ring glinting in the light.
Though the image had previously appeared briefly in the background of Queen Elizabeth II’s private audience room, this marks the first time it’s been shared publicly by the couple.
Now living in Montecito, California, with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Meghan and Harry continue to share personal milestones — offering rare glimpses into their life both before and after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
