Renowned photographer Misson Harriman has captured the latest milestone in the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet.

Harriman, who previously took the black and white images that announced the couple’s second pregnancy, shared a series of intimate photographs from Lilibet’s first birthday celebration.

The casual backyard picnic, held at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, was attended by a select few guests, including Harriman, his wife, and their two daughters.

Among the images shared by Harriman was a candid shot of Lilibet, chosen by Harry and Meghan to mark their daughter’s special day.

Alongside this precious snap, the Nigerian-born photographer also captured a black-and-white photo of Meghan holding her daughter, posing with Harriman’s wife and their daughters.

The final image featured Harriman himself, holding one of his daughters and showcasing the colorful face paint worn by the children at the gathering.

Expressing his gratitude for being part of the celebration, Harriman wrote, “It was such a privilege to celebrate the first birthday of Lilibet with my family and daughters.

Joy and face painting all around.”

These photos hold a significant meaning for Harriman, as he not only helped announce Meghan’s pregnancy with Lilibet but also played a role in introducing the couple to each other.

In a previous social media post, Harriman revealed that he witnessed the beginning of Harry and Meghan’s love story at their wedding in May 2018.

He expressed his honor in capturing their journey, stating, “‘Meg, I was there at your wedding to witness this love story begin, and my friend, I am honored to capture it grow.'”

This sentiment was echoed in British Vogue, where Harriman emphasized the joy of sharing this news after the couple’s past hardships.

According to the biography “Finding Freedom” by Omid Scobie, a friend of Meghan and Harry, Harriman even had dinner with Meghan the night before her first date with Harry.

While it is widely known that Meghan and Harry were introduced by her longtime friend Misha Nuneau, Harriman’s connection to the couple adds another layer to their story.

The spokesperson for the Sussexes, confirming the pregnancy news, highlighted the close friendship between the couple and Harriman, mentioning that the photograph was taken by their longtime friend Miss Nuneau.

Although it is unclear whether Harriman has visited the couple’s California home, he did recently travel to Los Angeles to photograph celebrities at Elton John’s Academy Awards party.

The release of Lilibet’s birthday photos has brought joy to the Sussexes and their fans, as they continue to share glimpses of their growing family.

As we celebrate this special occasion with the Sussexes, the adorable snapshot of Lilibet at her backyard picnic reminds us of the love and happiness surrounding the young family.