Photographer Alexi Lubomirski, best known for capturing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement portraits, has dropped a powerful racism bombshell, shedding light on the hidden biases he encountered within the fashion industry.
Photographer Speaks Out Years After Meghan Markle’s Accusations
It’s been four years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview
with Oprah Winfrey, where they addressed racism within the Royal Family. Now,
their engagement photographer is echoing those sentiments, this time focusing on
the fashion world. According to the Daily Mail, Alexi Lubomirski is speaking out
against longstanding discrimination behind the camera.
Meghan Markle’s Engagement Photographer Reflects on Industry Racism
Alexi Lubomirski, the renowned fashion photographer who captured Prince Harry
and Meghan Markle’s engagement moments, revealed how shocked he was to hear
industry leaders discourage diversity. He recalled being told, “Black girls
don’t carry high fashion,” by a top magazine editor—words that exposed
deep-rooted prejudice within the system.
Photographer Drops Bombshell After Experience With Lupita Nyong’o
The racism bombshell dropped by the photographer was largely inspired by his
work with actress Lupita Nyong’o. Lubomirski recalled how she specifically asked
him to make sure her skin wasn't lightened during post-production. That single
request led the photographer to reevaluate years of his work—and he noticed a
disturbing pattern.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Engagement Photographer Cites Disparities
Lubomirski admitted he saw “a definite difference” between the images he
submitted and the versions published. The changes, often subtle, revealed the
unspoken bias that often governs fashion publishing decisions. His revelations
come years after capturing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement, a royal
milestone now entwined with this racism bombshell.
Photographer Details Rejection of Women of Colour
When Lubomirski questioned why he wasn’t assigned to photograph more women of
colour, editors blamed economics. “We’re going to sell 40 percent fewer copies,”
they claimed—a statement the photographer says reinforced how profit-driven
excuses are used to justify exclusion.
Echoes of Meghan Markle’s Royal Experience
Back in 2021, Meghan Markle, alongside Prince Harry, revealed that a member of
the Royal Family had expressed “concerns” about their son Archie’s skin tone
before he was born. That shocking moment brought global attention to racism in
the monarchy—now paralleled by the fashion world’s own reckoning through their
former engagement photographer.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Impact Continues to Resonate
By speaking out, the photographer who captured one of the most iconic moments of
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement has added a new voice to the
conversation around racism. His bombshell confession not only supports Meghan
Markle’s earlier claims, but also shines a harsh light on how discrimination
still thrives behind the glamour of high fashion.
Final Words from the Photographer Who Captured a Royal Love Story
Alexi Lubomirski’s honesty has sparked new conversations about race, image, and
representation. As the photographer behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s
engagement, his racism bombshell may mark another turning point in how
industries confront their prejudices—one shutter click at a time.
