The woman believed to have sparked Harry and Meghan’s relationship appeared to be in good company during the royal wedding.
Fashion designer Misha Nonoo, 31, who is rumored to be the matchmaker who initially set the couple on a blind date, appears in new images getting ready for Saturday’s ceremony with American oil heir Michael Hess.
Michael, 31, the heir to the multi-million-dollar Hess family fortune, took to Instagram Stories to share images of himself and Misha before and during the momentous occasion, making it clear he appreciated her wedding day look.
Preparations: American oil heir Michael Hess took to Instagram Stories to share images of himself getting ready for the royal wedding with designer Misha Nonoo
A skilled matchmaker: Misha (pictured) is believed to be the friend who set up Harry and Meghan on their first blind date
Event: Michael posted this image of himself and Misha arriving to the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, with actress Priyanka Chopra behind them
He first posted an image of Misha, dressed in a pale dress and matching, pointy stilettos, helping him adjust his black suit, which included a tailcoat worn on top of a white shirt and blue tie.
‘Getting morning suit ready,’ he wrote on top of the picture, which sees Misha making sure his shirt and jacket are in proper position while Michael puts his tie into place.
Michael, the son of John B. Hess, whose net worth is estimated to reach $1.2 billion, also shared a photo of Misha in her dress, which featured long sleeves and a round collar.
The US-based designer, who was raised in London and was born in Bahrain to an English mother and an Iraqi father, can be seen posing while carrying a clutch matching her dress, with her blond hair pulled into a low bun.
Accessory: Misha added a blue fascinator to her outfit, in keeping with the theme of the day
Guests: Michael posted a photo of himself and Misha sitting next to each other during the ceremony, sitting in front of Amal and George Clooney
Chatting: Misha and Michael were seen exchanging a few words during the ceremony
Having a good time: Michael also shared this photo of himself enjoying the big day
Michael pasted a fire emoji on top of the snap, a clear sign of his appreciation for Misha’s look.
He later shared a snap of the two of them arriving to the ceremony at Windsor Castle around the same time as Priyanka Chopra, walking side by side among the glamorous crowd.
By that time, Misha had added a blue fascinator to her outfit, in keeping with the theme of the day.
Michael posted a photo of himself and Misha sitting next to each other during the ceremony, sitting in front of Amal and George Clooney.
‘Watching the stunning bride walk down the aisle,’ he wrote on top of the image.
Misha was previously married to British-born Alexander Gilkes, a co-founder of the art auction house Paddle8 who attended Eton with Princes William and Harry.
Reports stated in October 2016 that the pair had split after four years of marriage, 13 years after meeting in London.
Harry and Meghan have not named their matchmaker, but Misha, a close friend of Meghan connected to the royal family through her ex-husband, is widely regarded as the most likely candidate.
Old friends: In April this year, Princess Beatrice celebrated her birthday with a crowd of A-listers including Misha. Michael is believed to have tagged along during the trip. Pictured are: (1) Old Etonian and team GB rower Caspar Jopling; (2) his girlfriend, pop star Ellie Goulding; (3) Misha Nonoo, next to Michael; (4) Karlie Kloss; (5) Nora Kirkpatrick; (6) her husband, filmmaker Bryn Mooser; (7) Joshua Kushner, Kloss’ boyfriend and Jared Kushner’s brother; (8) Princess Beatrice; (9) Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan
Ride: Misha (top right) also appears to have shared an ATV ride with Michael during the trip. They are pictured with Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling
Pals: Michael is close with members of the royal family, including Princess Beatrice. In August 2016, the two celebrated Beatrice’s 28th birthday together in New York (pictured)
Friends: Misha and Meghan are pictured at an event together in November 2015 in New York
Landed! Misha shared this photo of herself in London a few days before the royal wedding
Michael, meanwhile, is close with members of the royal family, including Princess Beatrice.
In August 2016, the two celebrated Beatrice’s 28th birthday together in New York, following her breakup with her former boyfriend of 10 years, Dave Clark.
The oil heir, a friend of the princess’ ex, posed for a photo with his hand on Beatrice’s shoulder, with a cake topped with blown-out candles in front of them.
Also in August 2016, Michael celebrated his 30th birthday with a lavish party in the Hamptons, attended by Taylor Swift and Nelly.
At one point, he hopped on stage, prompting Taylor to plant a kiss on his cheek during a rendition of Dilemma with Nelly.
Michael is also believed to have joined Beatrice’s extravagant birthday celebration in Jordan in April this year, partying with a crew of A-listers including Karlie Kloss, her beau Joshua Kushner (Jared Kushner’s brother), and Ellie Goulding.
Misha was also in attendance, and appears to have shared an ATV ride with Michael during the desert getaway.
Michael, an investment professional, is based in New York, just like Misha, who made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for her work as creative director of her namesake company.