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Meghan Markle’s engagement dress – how much did it cost, who’s the designer and who took the photos?

REMEMBER Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement photos from last year?

Here's everything you need to know about the dress, the snaps, and the man who took the pictures.

 The loved-up shots were taken on the grounds of Windsor Castle
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The loved-up shots were taken on the grounds of Windsor CastleCredit: Twitter/Alexi Lubomirski

Where were Harry and Meghan's engagement photos taken?

The snaps were captured at Frogmore House, on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

With Harry and Meghan getting married at the castle in the spring, there is speculation that the reception will be held at Frogmore House.

 The couple released the photos ahead of their wedding on May 19
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The couple released the photos ahead of their wedding on May 19Credit: Twitter/Alexi Lubomirski

Where is Meghan's dress from and how much did it cost?

The pair are posing in their formal gear for the snaps, with Harry opting for a navy suit and Meghan decked out in a glamorous gown.

In the coloured photo, Meghan is wearing a dress by British design house Ralph and Russo that costs an eye-watering £56,000.

For the black-and-white pic, Harry whacks on a Burberry coat while Meghan has gone for a Victoria Beckham sweater.

 This 'candid' photo was also released by the happy couple
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This 'candid' photo was also released by the happy coupleCredit: PA:Press Association

Why did Meghan wear a sheer dress?

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement photos were released back in December 2017, eyebrows were raised over Meghan’s dress choice.

So why did she opt for a sheer dress?

Alexi Lubormirski, who took the couple’s engagement photos, told The Daily Front Row: "To be honest, we tried on a couple of different things and that was just one that she felt comfortable in, so we weren’t really thinking, ‘Is it nude?’ or anything.

“We just thought, 'Feel comfortable and let’s make some nice pictures.”

Who took Meghan and Harry's engagement photos?

The Royal couple's portraits were taken by Alexi Lubomirski, a top celebrity snapper.

Based in New York, Alexi has previously taken pictures of stars like Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie, so he wouldn't have been too fazed by the Windsor Castle photoshoot.

Posting on his, the dad-of-two said: "Not only was it an incredible honour, but also an immense privilege to be invited to share and be a witness to this young couple’s love for each other.

"I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos that we took."

 

The star snapper is married to Giada Lubomirski, an environmental activist, and has two sons, Leone, 10 months, and Soleluka, 3.

Just when the hunky dad couldn't get any more dreamy, Alexi actually has a very good reason why he'd be relaxed snapping Harry and Meghan: he's royal himself.

Alexi found out aged 11 that he had royal Polish blood - and his full, formal title is actually "His Serene Highness Prince Alexi Lubomirski".

The famous photographer also has a book about royal etiquette out, called Notes for a Young Prince, as well as a photography book called Diverse Beauty.

When are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle getting married?

It has been announced the wedding will take place on May 19.

On May 19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, which is also where Harry was christened when he was three months old.

The wedding will take place between 12pm and 2pm.

In a statement, the royal palace said: "Her Majesty The Queen has granted permission for the wedding to take place at the Chapel.

"The Royal Family will pay for the wedding."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding will be held on Saturday 19 May 2018, Kensington Palace has announced
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