Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Photo Taken Days Before Queen Elizabeth's Death Added To National Portrait Gallery
A photograph capturing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their post-royal life has found its place in the prestigious collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Misan Harriman, a close friend and frequent photographer of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, revealed the news through an Instagram post on Thursday.
The acquisition of Harriman's image by the National Portrait Gallery, renowned for its extensive collection of portraits, marks a significant milestone. The monochrome image depicts Meghan and Harry in profile, holding hands as they prepare to address the One Young World Summit in Manchester, England.
Taken on September 5th, 2022, just three days before the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the photograph captures a poignant moment in the couple's journey. Meghan, 42, and Harry, who relocated to California in 2020 following their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, visited Europe for a series of charitable engagements when news of the Queen's death broke on September 8th, 2022.
The somber occasion marked the end of Queen Elizabeth's historic 70-year reign. Despite their distance from royal duties, the couple remained in England to participate in the funeral proceedings that ensued.
"I am humbled and proud to announce that my portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is now part of the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery," Harriman posted to Instagram. "Dare to dream folks!"
A representative from the National Portrait Gallery informed PEOPLE that there are presently no imminent arrangements to exhibit the photograph featuring Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan. They further mentioned that the image will undergo their cataloging procedures before being made accessible on their website.
