Inside Meghan and Harry's inner circle from Hollyoaks star to PR guru
Meghan Markle has finally joined her husband Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, with the Sussexes employing a team of media professionals to join them at the event.
The couple have been spotted hanging out with a former police protection officer, who is good friends with Harry, as well as a Hollyoaks star and a PR guru. The group were pictured smiling and clapping as they watched a wheelchair basketball match in Dusseldorf.
David Langdown, known as "Langers" to Harry, was deep in conversation with actress Beth Herlihy and former palace aide Clara Loughran as they joined the crowd at the Invictus Games. As Meghan and Harry settle in for a night of sporting matches, we've taken a closer look at the members of their inner circle.
David Langdown
David Langdown (left), Beth Herlihy (centre) and Clara Loughran have joined the Sussexes at the Invictus Games (Ian Vogler)David has worked with Harry for more than a decade and has been working for a private security firm after retiring from the Met Police two years ago. The former police protection officer also accompanied Meghan when she travelled to New York for her baby shower last year, paid for by her friends Serena Williams and Amal Clooney.
He is now understood to be working as director of American security firm Broadstone Risks. The firm is run by former Met officer Peter Miles and has protected stars such as Ariana Grande, Beyonce and Jay-Z. A security source previously told The Mirror: "Langers is the best of the best and his relationship with Harry goes back donkey's years." They added: "He is very trusted by Harry so it is no surprise he is back by his side to take care of him and Meghan considering he splits his time equally between America and the UK."
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Miranda Barbot
Meghan Markle was seen with David and PR Guru Miranda Barbot
The two women were having a great time at the games (Daily Mirror/Ian Vogler)Meghan and Harry hired PR guru Miranda Barbot in April last year. Miranda was part of the team behind Barack Obama's re-election in 2012 and was reportedly hired by the couple in the hope of "transforming their image".
Speaking to The Mirror previously, a source said the Duchess of Sussex might use Miranda to make her move into politics. "There are shades of the Clintons or even Kennedys. It wouldn’t be a huge shock now if Meghan went into politics," they said. At the Invictus Games, Miranda was stood by Meghan's side as they cheered on the competitors.
Beth Herlihy
Beth Herlihy previously had a role on Hollyoaks (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)Beth Herlihy, who once starred as a stripper in Channel 4 hit Hollyoaks, joined the rest of Harry and Meghan's aides in Germany. The former actress is a programme co-ordinator for the couple and has worked with the Royal Family for years. After quitting acting in 2016, she was hired as an events manager with the Royal Foundation, the charitable venture between the Sussexes and Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Clara Loughran
Clara Loughran, with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games Germany
She worked with Harry during his time in the Royal Family (PA Archive/PA Images)Clara Loughran was also seen chatting to Harry as they walked around the Invictus Games. She was an aide to Harry and Meghan during their time in The Firm, before going in to work on their Archewell charity projects.
Back in November, Clara was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.. She was presented with the honour by Princess Anne. The award recognises distinguished personal service to members of the Royal Family.
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