Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s photographer reveals stern Buckingham Palace warning

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer has revealed the caution Palace officials issued to the guests before the royal nuptials in 2018.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer has revealed the stern warning palace officials issued to the guests before the royal nuptials in 2018.

Alexi Lubomirski, who was selected to take the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2017 engagement photos, was asked to capture the couple’s wedding the following year.

Taking to TikTok, the royal snapper shared some rare insight into the day of the wedding photo-shoot at Windsor Castle, as well as the strict guidance palace staffers provided ahead of the big day

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day in 2018. Picture: Supplied

“Ladies and gentlemen, please be careful what you are saying to each other because the world can lip read,” guards stationed outside of the castle told wedding guests upon arrival, Lubomirski said.

“As you walk in, you see a lot of people sort of talking like this,” the British photographer said in the video, partially obscuring his mouth with his hand.

“You don’t know what you’re talking about, but everyone on these cameras is watching and lip-reading,” he added.

On the big day, Lubomirski snapped photographs of Prince Harry and Meghan, their families and the wedding guests.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer has spilled the beans on the big day. Picture: Supplied

Detailing the daunting job, he said that he approached the Invictus Games founder for tips on how best to photograph his family.

In response, he was told to be quick when taking photos of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip.

“[He said], ‘You know, they’re very old, they’ve taken so many pictures in their life. If you don’t get it quickly, they’re going to just move out,’” Lubomirski recalled.

The Queen and Prince Philip arrive at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. The Queen warned the photographer to be quick. Picture: Netflix

Lubomirski took a little bit longer than usual when setting up his equipment, and apologised to the late Queen profusely for the delay.

“It’s not me you need to worry about,” the beloved former monarch told him, pointing to her husband.

When it came to getting the perfect shot of the royal children, Lubomirski’s secret weapon was lollies.

Harry and Meghan left the royal family less than two years after their Windsor wedding. Picture: AFP

After getting the perfect group photo, the photographer recalled having the Sussexes pose for him in an intimate setting away from the guests and family members.

“There was this sense of relief and beauty and joy, and they just slumped on the stairs and I got this picture,” he said, referring to the famous black-and-white image of the royal couple.

Prince Harry raises a toast at his wedding to Meghan Markle as the Duchess of Sussex watches on. Picture: Netflix

Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer’s famous photo served as inspiration for the snapshot.

“There was this moment of laughter between them, and it was so beautiful,” he said in another TikTok video. “I was so excited to get that picture.”

The Sussexes famously exchanged vows at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.

Less than two years later, they quit as working members of the royal family and moved to Montecito, California.

On Monday, the pair celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, with the As Ever founder sharing a series of never-before-seen snaps to mark the occasion.

Originally published as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s photographer reveals stern Buckingham Palace warning