Have Meghan Markle and Prince Harry brought their own photographer along for 'private trip' to Nigeria? Duke and Duchess are snapped by close friend Nigerian-born Misan Harriman during 'quasi-royal' tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have seemingly brought a personal photographer along for their private ‘quasi-royal tour’ of Nigeria.

As Meghan and Harry greeted Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday afternoon, London-based photographer and close friend Misan Harriman accompanied them.

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s house, where they were guests of honour, and Misan dutifully snapped the moment.

Nigerian-born Misan has worked for the Duke and Duchess on several occasions, including for the image announcing the couple’s pregnancy with Princess Lilibet.

Elsewhere, Misan, who is chair for the Southbank Centre, also captured Lilibet’s first birthday at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. 

Close friend and photographer Misan Harriman (pictured right) was seen photographing Meghan with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (left) in Lagos 

Meghan and Harry opted for one of the fashion industry’s top photographers to capture their tour of Nigeria, which is part of the Invictus Games anniversary celebrations – an event Misan has previously worked for. 

Perhaps one of Misan’s most notable contributions to the Sussex family is the image used to reveal that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were expecting their second child.

Taken remotely by the long-time friend, the loved-up couple posed in nature while Harry cradled Meghan’s bump.

It comes after Misan denied any edits were made to Harry and Meghan’s pregnancy announcement photo amid the storm surrounding Kensington Palace over Kate’s ‘edited’ Mother’s Day snap.

During an interview with Mr Harriman on the Private Passions podcast on BBC Radio 3 in 2022, the host made the suggestion the photo had been edited, saying: ‘They weren’t actually under a willow tree, were they? They were lying outside in a meadow, weren’t they?’

Mr Hariman later clarified that he was avoiding a response to a ‘leading question’ and posted the original photo in colour on X/Twitter, plus a screenshot of the edit in which he changed the snap to black-and-white. 

Mr Harriman confirmed: ‘No trees or meadows were moved or swapped, this is the image straight out of camera.’

He explained he had only made one edit to the photo after it was taken – to change it from a colour photo to black-and-white. 

Meghan previously invited Misan to speak during a Netflix Q&A following the success of Harry & Meghan on the streaming platform in December 2023

Misan captured the image that the Duke and Duchess used to announce their pregnancy with Princess Lilibet 

In 2022, Misan also snapped Princess Lilibet’s first birthday portrait at an intimate picnic held to celebrate the occasion at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor

Nigerian-born and London-based photographer Misan Hariman is well established in the fashion community (seen in 2022)

Meghan also invited Misan to a Netflix Q&A one year after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s bombshell documentary premiered on Netflix in December last year. 

Elsewhere during the trip, Meghan has kept her vow to ditch her neutral style for bright colours and honour her Nigerian roots as she today glowed in a stunning yellow dress in Lagos. 

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s house where they were guests of honour. 

In her second wardrobe change of the day, Meghan, 42, dazzled in the chique ankle-length canary yellow dress, first seen in 2020, which she matched with a classic pair of nude slingback leather sandals.

She donned the £3,198 Carolina Herrera yellow dress in photographs shared on the couple’s social media to mark the birthday of their oldest son Archie. She also wore the frock in 2021 when she announced her pregnancy with Princess Lilibet.   

The smiling Meghan was greeted by Mr Sanwo-Olu with a kiss on the cheek.

Prince Harry appeared to be wearing the same outfit as when the couple arrived this morning.

Meghan has been wearing vibrant colours on the ‘quasi-royal’ tour in order to ‘fit in’ with Nigeria’s ‘incredible fashion’.

Yesterday, she wore a red ruffled hem midi dress by Nigerian designer Oríré while speaking at a Women in Leadership event in Abuja.

She said at the event: ‘It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion!’ 

TODAY: Meghan Markle glowed in a stunning yellow dress today as she and Prince Harry arrived at the State Governor house in Lagos

SATURDAY: Meghan ditched her neutral style in favour of a vibrant red dress in order to ‘fit in’ with Nigeria ‘s ‘incredible fashion’

Harry and Meghan stand hand-in-hand as they arrive at the State Governor’s house where they were guests of honour

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand before the city’s State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, greeted the smiling Duchess with a kiss on the cheek

A smiling Harry is welcomed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The couple had earlier attended the Dream Big Basketball clinic hosted by the Giant of Africa Foundation at Ilupeju Grammar School

Meghan’s wardrobe for her three-day visit to Nigeria has appeared to be filled with sentimental choices – and she continued that theme with today’s outfit.

Harry and Meghan touched down in the Nigerian city earlier on Sunday after spending two days in Abuja where the couple were mobbed at a sitting volleyball match. 

Dressed in a white Carolina Herrera shirt, Meghan wore a traditional dark and light blue Nigerian skirt that had been gifted to her on Saturday during an official lunch. 

Harry sported sunglasses, a beige jacket, and a white shirt, as they shook the hands of military dignitaries who stood along the runway. 

The couple, visiting Nigeria together for the first time, stood on a red carpet and applauded and gasped as they were greeted with a traditional dance. 

In scenes reminiscent of a presidential visit, their fourteen car convoy – complete with machine guns mounted on trucks – swept from the airport to a basketball court where they met children from a local school.

On the court Harry shot a few hoops with excited kids who were part of a sporting project called Giants of Africa. 

‘What you guys are doing here at Giants of Africa is truly amazing,’ Harry said.

‘The power of sport can change lives. It brings people together and creates community and there are no barriers, which is the most important thing.’

Archewell Foundation and Giants of Africa will construct a basketball court in the capital Abuja.

After that the couple went to the Delborough Hotel for a wardrobe change before heading to the reception with Governor Babjide Sanwa-Olu.

Their visit will end on Sunday with a fundraising polo match for Nigeria Unconquered and a gala dinner before they head back to London on Monday and then onto California.

Meghan previously donned the yellow dress in photographs shared on the couple’s social media to mark the birthday of their oldest son Archie

Mr Sanwo-Olu presented Harry and Meghan with a statue of an Eyo masquerade – which represents the spirits of the dead

In her second wardrobe change of the day, Meghan, 42, dazzled in the chique ankle-length canary yellow dress

Mr Sanwo-Olu (right), walks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they leave the State Governor House in Lagos

Meghan signs the official Lagos state register as the Sussexes visit the State Governor’s house

The Sussexes busy schedule today has already seen them attend the Dream Big Basketball clinic hosted by the Giant of Africa Foundation at Ilupeju Grammar School. 

The visit is primarily to promote the Invictus Games and comes after Harry met the Nigerian team and General Musa at last year’s competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. 

They arrived in Abuja on Friday for the 72-hour whistlestop tour of the country after flying in together following a secret reunion in London.

During their two-day stay in the capital city, Meghan told how she had fulfilled her dream of becoming a parent as she opened up about her ‘very chatty, sweet children’ Archie, five and Lilibet, two.

The Duchess of Sussex was speaking at a Women in Leadership event she was co-hosting with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization.

Meghan told the audience how much she loves being a mother but admitted that balancing her family and her career posed its own set of challenges.

During the talk, Meghan was asked how she juggled being a mother with her career and she replied: ‘I love being a mum.’

Despite being told more than ten years ago by her friend and mentor that she would never be able to balance the demands of motherhood and her work, the 42-year-old duchess said she enjoys being a mother and her priorities are constantly changing.

During the panel discussion, Meghan said that ‘balance’ in her life has changed over the years and looks different to ten years ago before she was married and had Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

She said: ‘What I think that to mean now is that that balance will always change for you. That balance, what seems balanced ten years ago is going to shift.’ according to Hello.

Yesterday, the Sussexes were mobbed by fans as the Duke of Sussex took part in a sitting volleyball match during their Nigeria tour.

Harry and Meghan were swept from the airport to a basketball court where they met children from a local school

Harry gives high-fives to children at a local school as he attends a basketball event in Lagos

On the court Harry shot a few hoops with excited kids who were part of a sporting project called Giants of Africa

Harry gave a speech at the event in which he said: ‘What you guys are doing here at Giants of Africa is truly amazing. The power of sport can change lives’

Meghan shakes hands with a wheelchair basketball player at an event in Lagos 

Children throw basketballs up into the air at the Dream Big Clinic

Harry shakes hands of a wheelchair-bound basketball player in another tender moment 

Meghan Markle speaks during an event in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday

The Duchess of Sussex walks alongside Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, right, Director-General of the World Trade Organization

Prince Harry was met by cheering crowds as he took his place on the court during a sitting volleyball match during a tour of Nigeria

A touching moment sees Meghan Markle, who turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves, chatting to a young girl

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at a sitting volleyball exhibition match today in Abuja, Nigeria

A new Invictus Games highlights reel, released by Team Sussex, shows Harry and Meghan being followed by cameras during their three-day visit as they are met by a large cheering crowd.

The Prince, wearing a black Invictus Games branded polo shirt, denim jeans and light brown shoes, shakes the hands of his teammates as he shuffles into position on the court in front of the net.

Meghan, who turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves, claps and cheers on as sits and watches intently.

The short polished montage is presented to a backdrop of high-octane music and shows the couple being surrounded by excited fans.

The outdoor volleyball match at the Officers Mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple were the centre of attention.

Meghan was happy to pose for selfies – at one point being lost amongst the crowd – and some were even reduced to tears after meeting her.

The Sussex Squad – a group of Harry and Meghan fans – were out in force as they cheered the Duke and Duchess on their arrival just before midday.

Aptly named Royalty Ojeh, six, was chosen to present a stem of roses to Meghan who pulled one out of the bunch and handed it back to the awe-struck little girl.

As they arrived there were loud cheers from a group of fans holding up placards reading ’43 % Nigerian’ in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her west African heritage.

Others jokingly said ‘Harry you owe us dowry’ with London based Michela Rituc explaining;’ It’s traditional for dowry and Meghan is Nigerian so he owes us.

They later attended a lunch with the Nigerian defence minister where they stood for God Save The King. 

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