Meghan Markle cannot seem to catch a break, even when the family headlines get considerably darker. As serious criminal allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., fuel renewed scrutiny of the Duchess of Sussex, the criticism has continued. But photographer Misan Harriman is not joining the chorus, emerging as a vocal supporter with a pointed message for those weighing in: leave her alone.

Harriman has stepped up in Markle’s defence, challenging the public pile-on as the Duchess navigates an increasingly difficult family situation.

Misan Harriman has made his feelings about the scrutiny surrounding Meghan Markle abundantly clear, and he is not mincing words. Taking to his X account, the photographer defended his longtime friend after an Associated Press article about her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., drew attention for initially featuring a photograph of the Duchess of Sussex.

“My God, leave her alone! Thanks for everyone who called this madness out!” he tweeted.

Harriman shared screenshots from the Instagram account Black British Culture, which highlighted a change to the Associated Press story headlined “Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor.” The article initially featured a photograph of Markle before the image was replaced with Thomas Markle Sr.'s mugshot. The change prompted Harriman's public reaction, as he pushed back against the decision to place the Duchess in the frame of a story concerning her father's criminal case.

The photographer's support for Meghan extends well beyond this latest public defense. A longtime friend of the Duchess and Prince Harry, Harriman has documented several significant moments in their family life, including the portrait announcing Meghan's second pregnancy. The Duchess previously acknowledged the importance of his work.

“He’s captured many meaningful milestones for me and my family, and I know there are many others who share in this experience,” she one said. Harriman's latest post on X adds another public show of support to that longstanding friendship.

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For now, the Duchess of Sussex, whom one of her co-stars believes is on track to become the next Angelina Jolie, has also addressed her father's arrest, albeit without weighing in on the scrutiny.

Meghan Markle may be keeping her distance from the family drama, but she has not left the matter entirely unaddressed. The Duchess of Sussex said she was “deeply distressed” by the situation involving her 82-year-old father, Thomas Markle Sr. She also made clear that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet had already been kept away from contact with their grandfather following earlier troubling allegations.

The Duchess has also signalled that she is prepared to do her part as authorities investigate. Speaking through a spokesperson, Meghan Markle said she was “happy to cooperate” with the FBI, while sources indicated her willingness to assist investigators across jurisdictions. With the family crisis attracting renewed attention, Misan Harriman's message is rather easy to understand.

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