Photographer Misan Harriman took to Instagram today to unveil heartwarming moments from the tournament in Germany. One of the photos depicted Meghan attentively watching Harry as he practiced his closing speech in a nearly empty room at the Murkashbill Arena in Dusseldorf in September. Another image showed her placing a hand on the Duke's back as he engaged with guests. Meghan was rumored to be wearing her stunning £830 Court Gear dress.
Interestingly, the stage seemed to recreate a scene reminiscent of Prince William and Princess Catherine at the Earthshot event, where Catherine affectionately placed her hand on William's waist. In contrast, Meghan's arm was positioned higher, giving the impression of a more assertive demeanor. Harry, on the other hand, appeared somewhat befuddled, and Meghan seemed to guide him along, reminiscent of a caretaker or guardian.
Nissan Harriman's black-and-white photographs also raised questions about the authenticity of the moments captured during the Invictus Games. Some wondered if Megan had hired him to stage these happy moments with Harry. The suspicion arose due to Megan's seemingly strong influence over the photographer, with some speculating that she might have given him intimate favors in exchange for her loyalty.
These speculations gain some weight when considering Nissan Harriman's family background. His father, Chief Hope Harriman, was a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, philanthropy, and business, often referred to as one of the founding fathers of modern Nigeria. His uncle, Leslie O. Harriman, served as Nigeria's ambassador to Kenya and Uganda, as well as the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations. This influential background may explain Megan's initial approach to the photographer.
Their friendship reportedly began in 2014 when Megan contacted Misan during their participation in the One Young World summit, as reported by Tatler magazine. In 2016, they were seen socializing at Mayfair's private members club on Hartford Street, long before Misan pursued a career in photography. According to "Finding Freedom," this rendezvous occurred just one night before Megan's first date with Prince Harry.
In 2020, Megan reached out to Edward Enfield of British Vogue to discuss guest-editing their September issue, and Misan Harriman was brought on board as the photographer. The three of them formed a close friendship, but their association took an unexpected turn in March 2022 when Edward Edinful, who had played a pivotal role in Megan's 2019 guest editorship of British Vogue, chose not to invite Megan and Misan to his wedding.
Despite this exclusion, the wedding was attended by numerous A-list celebrities, including Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Victoria Beckham, who gathered at Longleat House in Wiltshire, a property belonging to Edward's close friend, Emma Finn, the Marquess of Bath. The intimate ceremony took place in the orangery, followed by a lively celebration that lasted into the night.
The estimated cost of the wedding exceeded six hundred thousand pounds, though it's possible that Edward received certain favors from friends, such as the use of the historic wedding venue, believed to have been a gift from Emma and her husband, the eighth Marquess of Bath.
