Meghan Markle, Prince Harry in professional, behind the scenes photos from UK visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s personal photographer has released a series of behind the scenes portraits.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have appeared in newly-released professional portraits from their UK visit.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were already in Europe for a series of charity engagements when the Queen died on September 8, posed for several behind the scenes photographs during their trip, which have now been released.

In one photo, taken by the couple’s go-to photographer Misan Harriman, Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, are seen holding hands “moments before” they took to the stage at the One Young World Summit opening ceremony in Manchester, which was three days before Her Majesty’s passing.

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A new photo shared by Misan Harriman of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their UK 2022 trip. Picture: Misan Harriman

Meghan can be seen wearing a red suit as she gazes into the camera, while Harry holds her hand as he flashes a subtle grin.

Harriman, who has captured several significant moments in the Sussexes life, including their second pregnancy announcement, posted the beautiful photo on his social media channels.

He also shared a candid black-and-white image of Meghan and Harry, hand-in-hand, from the same event, where the former actress delivered the keynote speech.

The couple were seen holding hands in two of the portraits. Picture: Misan Harriman

Elsewhere, Harriman also shared a photo of the couple speaking at a roundtable discussion hosted by One World.

“It was a wonderful atmosphere earlier this month at the roundtable discussion about gender equality,” Harriman wrote.

Meghan and Harry seen at a roundtable discussion for One World in Manchester. Picture: Misan Harriman

After their brief stopover in Manchester, Meghan and Harry headed to Dusseldorf, Germany to begin the countdown to next year’s Invictus Games, which were founded by the Prince in 2014.

They were then expected to attend the WellChild Awards in London before wrapping their trip and making their way back home to Montecito, California.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Duchess of Sussex met wellwishers at Windsor Castle on September 10. Picture: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images

The couple pictured at the Queen’s funeral. Picture: PHIL NOBLE / POOL / AFP

However, news of the Queen’s passing saw the couple stay in the UK until September 20.

They attended Her Majesty’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19, and joined Prince William and Kate Middleton on a walkabout in Windsor to meet mourners.

It marked the first time Meghan had joined the royals for an official engagement since the Sussexes stepped back from royal life in early 2020.