The Duchess of Sussex made a rare, surprise public appearance in order to support a friend.
Duchess Meghan gave a video introduction for longtime friend and photographer Misan Harriman, who was about to deliver a TED Talk. During the brief cameo, Markle put her sleek style on display via a pale blush sheath dress by Brandon Maxwell. She wore her layered hair, which appears to now have a reddish-brown tint, straight and down across her shoulders.
"Our next speaker has an unmatched eye for a good photograph," Markle said at the start of the clip. "I’ve experienced his talent firsthand as he has captured many meaningful milestones for me and my family, and I know there are many others who share in this experience. His lens has photographed everything from events that have changed the world, invisible moments we all desperately needed to see, along with some of the plant’s most recognizable faces. But, this was not always his path and you might be surprised to hear not who but what he credits for his success. I am so thrilled to welcome to the TED stage my dear friend, Misan Harriman."
Harriman has captured several, now-iconic photographs of the Sussexes. Last year, he shot the first birthday portrait for Markle and Prince Harry's daughter, Princess Lilibet, which was taken at Frogmore Cottage. In 2021, he also captured a sweet black-and-white portrait of Harry and Meghan laying in the garden of their Montecito home, which acted as the couple's second pregnancy announcement.
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