Meghan Markle’s makeup artist has thanked the Duchess of Sussex for ‘letting us play dress up again’ in a gushing post revealing he helped her prepare for her final royal appearances.
Daniel Martin, who lives in New York, shared an Instagram post today acknowledging he has been the person behind the royal’s stunning makeup looks over the last few days.
Posting a show-reel of Meghan’s, 38, final royal appearances, including the Endeavour Award’s and the Commonwealth Service, Daniel wrote: ‘Thanks for letting us play dress up again my love…’
Daniel has often joined the Duchess at key moments in her royal life, including her wedding and baby shower, as well as around the time of Archie’s christening, sparking rumours he was one of the baby’s secret godparents.
Meghan Markle’s makeup artist Daniel Martin, from New York, has revealed he helped the Duchess of Sussex with her final appearances in a gushing Instagram post today
It comes after he revealed he was travelling to London on Thursday last week, the same day Meghan made her first appearance in the city after announcing her plan to step back as a senior royal.
Over the weekend, he also shared an Instagram story revealing he was enjoying an ‘incredible’ meal at the five-star luxury Coworth Park hotel, which is just 15 minutes drive from Frogmore Cottage.
Daniel shared a short video showcasing Meghan’s beauty with his 138,000 followers online earlier today.
Alongside the caption, he posted a red, green and blue heart, to represent the bold colours the royal has chosen over her final royal appearances.
Daniel, who also helped Meghan with her wedding makeup, revealed he worked with the Duchess at three of her final royal appearances (pictured, The Duchess attending the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall)
Celebrities and close friends of the Duchess were quick to flood the comments to praise Daniel’s incredible talent.
Her best friend and former stylist Jessica Mulroney was one of the first to comment, posting a red heart on the image.
Meanwhile actress Mindy Kahling also shared her thoughts, writing: ‘So dreamy Daniel.’
Meghan has been widely praised for her showstopping looks in her final appearances before stepping down as a senior member of The Firm, and giving up her title at the end of the month as part of their ‘Megxit’ departure deal.
Daniel has been by the royal’s side at several key moments in her life, including her wedding and New York baby shower (pictured, at the shower last March)
The makeup artist and close friend of the royal thanked the Duchess for ‘letting us play dress up again’ and called her ‘my love’ in the gushing Instagram message
And it appears Daniel was on hand for each of the evening events, including the Endeavour Award’s, the Mountbatten Festival of Music and the Commonwealth Service yesterday.
On Thursday, Meghan wowed in a dazzling turquoise Victoria Beckham gown while at the Endeavour Award’s, sweeping her hair back into a stylish pony-tail.
And on Saturday night, the Duchess looked showstopping red full-length £1,295 Safiyaa dress, jewelled Simone Rocha earrings, and gorgeous red Stuart Weitzman heels for the Mountbatten Festival of Music.
Yesterday, she attended the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, marking her final public appearance as a senior royal.
The Duchess donned an emerald gown for the event, sweeping her locks into a delicate braided bun tied beneath her hat at the nape of her neck.
Daniel thanked the Duchess for ‘letting us play dress up again’ hours after she stepped out for her final appearance as a senior member of the royal family (pictured)
Meghan has dazzled on her last appearances as a senior member of the royal family, with Daniel revealing he had assisted her on several of the final events
Her make-up consisted of dramatic, dark eyes, defined brows, bronzed cheek and a touch of rose pink lip colour.
Daniel is believed to have known Meghan for over a decade, having met her while the former actress worked on Suits.
He has remained in contact with the Duchess throughout her life in the royal family and has often seen her over the last year.
Daniel was by Meghan’s side on her wedding day as he perfected her make-up and attended her famous baby shower in New York last February alongside celebrities like Gayle King and Serena Williams.
Daniel shared several snaps on his Instagram stories over the weekend as he tucked into dessert at Coworth Park, which is just 15 minutes drive from Frogmore Cottage
The luxury spa hotel is a favourite of the royal couple, with the Duke of Sussex spending the night before the royal wedding at the venue
He was one of the first to visit the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they moved into Frogmore Cottage shortly before Archie’s birth.
And the makeup artist sparked rumours he could be one of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s secret godparents when he shared pictures from London in the days after the baby’s christening.
The royal also surprised Daniel in New York for his birthday last September, with the makeup artist revealing the news by sharing a snap on Instagram of a plate of cupcakes.