Meghan Marklehas a budding photographer at home!Last month, the Duchess of Sussexmoderated a Q&Afollowing a special screening of Netflix’s short filmThe Afterwith the film’s star David Oyelowo and director Misan Harriman. Thechat took place on Nov. 15at a private residence in Montecito, California, where Meghan lives withPrince Harryand their two children,Prince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet.During the event, Meghan revealed that her son was taking after Harriman, a celebrated photographer who wasbehind some of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s portraits.“The inspiration runs deep,” Meghan, 42, said. “Our 4-year-old,” before correcting herself, “4 ½ -year-old son — he would say, ‘No, I’m not 4. I’m 4 ½ —Misan was showing him how to do photography the last time he was with us, and I bought Archie a camera, and he said, ‘But it’s not a Leica like Misan,’ " she said with a laugh (after all, the handcrafted cameras cost thousands of dollars).“I said, ‘You are not getting a Leica! Not even for Christmas,’ " Meghan continued, directing her attention to Misan. “So thank you for the inspiration across the board.“David Oyelowo, Misan Harriman and Meghan Markle at a viewing of Netflix’s The After on Nov. 15, 2023.Emma McIntyre/GettyIn addition to taking inspiration from Harriman, Prince Archie has a love of photography in his genes. Prince Harry’s grandmotherQueen Elizabethwas often spotted with a camera — including her Leica! — in her hands, especially at horse shows when her husband, Prince Philip, was competing in carriage driving.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Both Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, have also shared their view behind the lens. Prince Harrytook over National Geographic’s Instagramin 2019, and both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hadtheir photos featured on Instagramduring their royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in the fall of 2018.Queen Elizabeth takes photos at the Windsor Horse Show in May 1982.Anwar Hussein/GettyAlthough Prince Archie won’t be getting a Leica camera under the Christmas tree this year, Prince Harry previously shared a unique holiday gift that Archie received from Queen Elizabeth:a waffle maker!On a 2021 episode ofThe Late Late Show, Harry told host James Corden, “My grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas, and Meg said a waffle maker. She sent us a waffle maker for Archie. So breakfast now, Meg makes up a beautiful organic mix in the waffle maker.“Adding that his son “loves” the waffle maker, Harry said, “Archie wakes up in the morning and goes, ‘Waffle.’ “Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Prince Archie in May 2019.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyLast month when Meghanhit the red carpetatVariety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles, she was asked about herfavorite holiday traditions. “That’s a great question,” she replied. “Our little ones are little, and we’re enjoying every moment of it.“Meghan and Prince Harry, who relocated to her home state of California in 2020, will likely spend the holidays privately as they normally do. They spent Christmas with the royal family in2017and 2018.
Meghan Marklehas a budding photographer at home!
Last month, the Duchess of Sussexmoderated a Q&Afollowing a special screening of Netflix’s short filmThe Afterwith the film’s star David Oyelowo and director Misan Harriman. Thechat took place on Nov. 15at a private residence in Montecito, California, where Meghan lives withPrince Harryand their two children,Prince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet.
During the event, Meghan revealed that her son was taking after Harriman, a celebrated photographer who wasbehind some of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s portraits.
“The inspiration runs deep,” Meghan, 42, said. “Our 4-year-old,” before correcting herself, “4 ½ -year-old son — he would say, ‘No, I’m not 4. I’m 4 ½ —Misan was showing him how to do photography the last time he was with us, and I bought Archie a camera, and he said, ‘But it’s not a Leica like Misan,’ " she said with a laugh (after all, the handcrafted cameras cost thousands of dollars).
“I said, ‘You are not getting a Leica! Not even for Christmas,’ " Meghan continued, directing her attention to Misan. “So thank you for the inspiration across the board.”
David Oyelowo, Misan Harriman and Meghan Markle at a viewing of Netflix’s The After on Nov. 15, 2023.Emma McIntyre/Getty
Emma McIntyre/Getty
In addition to taking inspiration from Harriman, Prince Archie has a love of photography in his genes. Prince Harry’s grandmotherQueen Elizabethwas often spotted with a camera — including her Leica! — in her hands, especially at horse shows when her husband, Prince Philip, was competing in carriage driving.
Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
Both Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, have also shared their view behind the lens. Prince Harrytook over National Geographic’s Instagramin 2019, and both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hadtheir photos featured on Instagramduring their royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in the fall of 2018.
Queen Elizabeth takes photos at the Windsor Horse Show in May 1982.Anwar Hussein/Getty
Although Prince Archie won’t be getting a Leica camera under the Christmas tree this year, Prince Harry previously shared a unique holiday gift that Archie received from Queen Elizabeth:a waffle maker!
On a 2021 episode ofThe Late Late Show, Harry told host James Corden, “My grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas, and Meg said a waffle maker. She sent us a waffle maker for Archie. So breakfast now, Meg makes up a beautiful organic mix in the waffle maker.”
Adding that his son “loves” the waffle maker, Harry said, “Archie wakes up in the morning and goes, ‘Waffle.’ "
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Prince Archie in May 2019.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
Last month when Meghanhit the red carpetatVariety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles, she was asked about herfavorite holiday traditions. “That’s a great question,” she replied. “Our little ones are little, and we’re enjoying every moment of it.”
Meghan and Prince Harry, who relocated to her home state of California in 2020, will likely spend the holidays privately as they normally do. They spent Christmas with the royal family in2017and 2018.
source: people.com
