LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry and his American fiancée Meghan Markle have released a series of portraits by New York-based fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski to mark their engagement.
Lubomirski, a former assistant to Mario Testino, famed for his photos of Harry’s mother Princess Diana, took the pictures this week at the royal retreat of Frogmore House, near Windsor Castle, west of London, where the couple are due to marry on May 19.
“I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos that we took of them, such was their happiness together,” Lubomirski said.
The “Suits” actress donned a sheer black gown with gold detailing for one of the photos. The Ralph & Russo gown was a risque choice for the future member of the royal family, but Markle opted for a nude-colored lining to make the dress more modest. Her groom looked dapper in a blue suit.
Prince William and Kate Middleton also had a casual photoshoot.
Queen Elizabeth’s 33-year-old grandson, Harry, fifth-in-line to the throne, and Markle, 36, who stars in the US TV legal drama “Suits”, announced their engagement last month.