'We were punished': Photographer says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was 'worst royal engagement'
LONDON, UK: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry marked their sixth wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 19, amidst a recent revelation from a royal photographer about the difficulties faced in capturing their big day, as reported by OK Magazine.
Arthur Edwards, a veteran royal photographer, shared his candid experience, describing the wedding as his "worst royal engagement."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding 'was the worst'
"I was there I hated the day, it was a miserable day," Edwards told The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show.
"I can tell you now it was the worst royal engagement I ever did, the worst royal wedding I ever did because Harry was determined to keep the newspapers away from it as much as possible."
The constraints imposed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex led to significant challenges for photographers.
"Everything was done on long lenses. It was hopeless. And when they went past in the carriage, they turned away from me," Edwards explained, emphasizing the frustration of not being able to capture the couple properly.
Prince Harry's tumultuous relationship with the British media has been well-documented, with the Duke suing various tabloids for accusations of phone hacking and unethical practices. This strained relationship seemingly influenced the couple's approach to their wedding coverage.
Edwards believes the treatment of the media was intentional. "I felt it was deliberate, with the British press, in many ways they were badly treated," the professional shared. "Harry was angry at us about things said about Meghan. Some of the things were pretty harsh. Some were pretty unfair."
"He was angry and I felt we were punished for that," Edwards noted.
Who is British photographer Arthur Edwards?
Arthur Edwards is a British photographer who works for The Sun newspaper. He specializes in photographing the British royal family and has frequently toured with them.
Despite the behind-the-scenes difficulties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared an intimate moment from their reception in their popular Netflix series 'Harry & Meghan'.
Meghan addressed the guests, offering a romantic narrative of their union.
“Let’s call this a modern fairytale. Once upon a time, there was a girl from LA. Some people called her ‘an actress,'" Meghan recounted. “And there was a guy from London. Some people called him ‘a prince.' All of those people didn’t fully get it. Because this is the love story of a boy and a girl who were meant to be together."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and royal family remain silent on sixth wedding anniversary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's sixth wedding anniversary on May 19, 2024, passed without public fanfare. Both the couple and the royal family chose not to acknowledge the occasion publicly.
The couple opted for a private celebration this year, refraining from any public or social media tributes.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were married in a grand ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, followed by a private evening reception hosted by King Charles at Frogmore House. Despite the significance of the milestone, the couple opted for a private celebration this year, refraining from any public or social media tributes.
Reports indicate that Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and other royal family members did not publicly mark the anniversary. This absence of acknowledgment follows a pattern of growing distance between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royal family.
In light of their anniversary, royal commentator Dickie Arbiter offered a controversial perspective on Harry and Meghan's relationship. Arbiter, a former press spokesman for Queen Elizabeth II, suggested that the marriage might not have happened if Princess Diana were alive.
During a March interview with Times Radio, Arbiter stated, "If Diana had been alive, I'm going to stick my neck out here, and I doubt Harry would have married Meghan. Diana was very careful about her boys, they were her boys. She protected them, and she would have protected them against anybody she felt wasn't the right person."
