A royal photographer claimed Meghan Markle was “noticeably” more tactile than the other royals when she joined the family.
Award-winning photographer Samir Hussein captured the famous image of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex entwined under an umbrella at the 2020 Endeavor Awards and described the image as “unusual.”
Harry and Meghan are known to break with the usual formality seen in royal relationships by openly showing affection and holding hands when in public.
Hussein told The Telegraph: “When Meghan came on the scene, it was very noticeable how tactile she was, like holding the duke’s hand and being arm in arm, so that was quite unusual.”
The image of the couple looking adoringly at each other in the rain went viral and was taken at one of the couple’s last engagements before they stepped down as royals.
It will now go on display in London in a new exhibition showcasing photographs of the monarchy taken by the Hussein family over the years.
Award-winning photographer Samir Hussein captured the famous image of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex entwined under an umbrella and described it as “unusual”.
Samir (pictured outside Buckingham Palace) will share his remarkable photographs of the royal family alongside photos taken by his father Anwar and brother Zak.
The exhibition, titled Princess Diana: Accredited Access, will open at St Katharine Docks, London, on May 25.
It follows successful editions in the US, Australia and Canada and will feature images taken by the longest-serving royal photographer, and Hussein’s father, Anwar Hussein.
It will also include a collection of photographs from his and his brother Zak’s collection.
The trio has curated a collection of official photographs spanning seven decades, including five generations of the monarchy.
Samir and Zak, now in their 40s, spent much of their childhood surrounded by royalty thanks to their father, even going to polo to watch Prince Charles play while Princess Dianna watched.
They described playing with young Harry and William in a “very relaxed” atmosphere, as their similar ages meant they could “relate” to the princes in a different way to other members of the family.
The brothers aim to continue their father’s “candid” style of photographing the royal family, capturing them in moments that show their “more human side that makes them more identifiable.”
The exhibition, which will remain open until September 2, shows photographs of the family in life-size formats.
Samir and Zak also offer a unique audio tour to guide the experience.
Anwar said: “I am delighted that the images captured, as well as those of my children, will return to London to recognize and commemorate such an extraordinary woman and her children.”
“There are so many memories of our two families connecting and creating a special relationship, which I am pleased to be able to show in such a unique way through the exhibition.”
