Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer spilled the tea on the strict warning palace officials gave to their guests a whopping seven years ago. Alexi Lubomirski, who was the man behind the lens for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s engagement and wedding photos, spilled the beans on TikTok about the behind-the-scenes drama at Windsor Castle. The royal photographer revealed that guards outside the castle warned guests to watch their mouths because the world could lip-read their conversations. Not really sure why this matters, but apparently, everyone was talking like this (obscures mouth with hand) to avoid any accidental leaks.
Snapping away on the big day, Lubomirski captured the magic moments of Harry, Meghan, their families, and the wedding guests. He even shared a funny anecdote about having to move fast when taking pictures of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Apparently, they were old and had taken a gazillion photos in their lifetime, so if you didn’t get the shot quickly, they’d just peace out. Not really sure why they were in such a rush, but hey, when you’re royalty, time is money, right? The Sussexes said their “I dos” at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, in case you were wondering.
When it came to capturing the perfect shot of the royal children, Lubomirski knew just what to do – bust out the candy! Yup, that’s right, a little sugar rush was all it took to get those kiddos in a good mood for the camera. After nailing the group photo, the photographer had Harry and Meghan pose for a more intimate shot away from the crowd. The result? A stunning black-and-white image that captured a moment of pure joy and love between the couple. It was inspired by a famous photo of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, for those interested in a little bit of history.
Fast forward less than two years, and the Sussexes decided to ditch their royal duties and jet off to sunny California. They celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary recently, with the As Ever founder sharing some never-before-seen photos to mark the occasion. Not really sure why we need to know all these details, but hey, who doesn’t love a good love story, right? So there you have it, folks – a glimpse into the whirlwind world of royal weddings and the magic that happens behind the scenes.
