Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Share Previously Unseen Photo From Botswana Trip

Carly Ledbetter

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s social media feed is giving royal fans exactly what they want.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new Instagram account, SussexRoyal, shared a never-before-seen photo of the two on Thursday. The undated photo shows the prince and former “Suits” actress installing a tracking collar on an elephant during a 2017 trip. The pair celebrated Markle’s 36th birthday during a vacation that year in Africa, just a few months before their engagement was announced.

“Their Royal Highnesses travelled to Botswana to assist Dr. Mike Chase of Elephants Without Borders in equipping a bull elephant with a satellite collar,” the caption said.

The previously unseen photo of the royal highnesses. (Photo: )
The previously unseen photo of the royal highnesses. (Photo: )

It further explained that the collar helps conservationists track the elephants to protect them from poachers. According to the post, the elephant pictured with Harry and Meghan was sedated for 10 minutes and was up and on its feet again after getting the collar.

The photo was part of a collection shared by SussexRoyal to commemorate Prince William, Prince Charles and Harry attending the premiere of Netflix’s “Our Planet,” a docuseries narrated by the renowned British broadcaster and historian David Attenborough.

The excitement over the photo was similar to when eagle-eyed fans spotted a never-before-seen framed snapshot of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex last year in a picture of Queen Elizabeth and the Honorable George Brandis, the Australian High Commissioner to the U.K.

That photo appeared to be from an outtake from the couple’s engagement shoot with celebrity and fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski, as Harry and Meghan were both wearing clothes that matched the shoot.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Honorable George Brandis, the Australian High Commissioner to the U.K., at Buckingham Palace in 2018.  (Photo: Getty)
Queen Elizabeth II and the Honorable George Brandis, the Australian High Commissioner to the U.K., at Buckingham Palace in 2018.  (Photo: Getty)
A better look at the photo.  (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)
A better look at the photo.  (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)

Take a look at more pictures shared by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram account on Thursday night:

A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on

Royal news doesn’t stop at the wedding. Subscribe to HuffPost’s Watching the Royals newsletter for all things Windsor (and beyond).

Love HuffPost? Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

Related...

Drop Everything And Look At This Photo Of Prince George And Prince Harry

Duchess Meghan And Prince Harry's Baby May Not Be Prince Or Princess

Little Boy Refuses To Believe Prince Harry Is A Real Prince

Also on HuffPost

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel.
Princess Charlotte served as a bridesmaid at the wedding, while Prince George was a page boy.
Princess Charlotte served as a bridesmaid at the wedding, while Prince George was a page boy.
Sarah Ferguson making a face as she exits the car to head to St. George's Chapel. 
Sarah Ferguson making a face as she exits the car to head to St. George's Chapel. 
A guest chases after a woman's hat. 
A guest chases after a woman's hat. 
The Duchess of Sussex smiles in St. George's Chapel. 
The Duchess of Sussex smiles in St. George's Chapel. 
Eugenie makes a face at her groom. 
Eugenie makes a face at her groom. 
The "Union Jack Man" camping out before the royal wedding. 
The "Union Jack Man" camping out before the royal wedding. 
Eugenie making her way up the steps to the chapel. 
Eugenie making her way up the steps to the chapel. 
A page boy takes a tumble in the blustery conditions. 
A page boy takes a tumble in the blustery conditions. 
Model Cara Delevingne makes her way to the nuptials. 
Model Cara Delevingne makes her way to the nuptials. 
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson enter the chapel. 
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson enter the chapel. 
Prince Harry entering the chapel where he married Meghan Markle just a few months ago. 
Prince Harry entering the chapel where he married Meghan Markle just a few months ago. 
The new husband and wife kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel. 
The new husband and wife kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel. 
Ellie Goulding arrives. 
Ellie Goulding arrives. 
Jack Brooksbank slips a wedding band on Eugenie's finger (the groom will not wear one).
Jack Brooksbank slips a wedding band on Eugenie's finger (the groom will not wear one).
Naomi Campbell gives a look at the royal wedding. 
Naomi Campbell gives a look at the royal wedding. 
Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie ascend the stairs together. 
Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie ascend the stairs together. 
A guest tries to hold on to her fascinator amidst all the wind. 
A guest tries to hold on to her fascinator amidst all the wind. 
A lone guest takes her seat. 
A lone guest takes her seat. 
Chelsy Davy, a friend of Eugenie who once dated Prince Harry, arrives. 
Chelsy Davy, a friend of Eugenie who once dated Prince Harry, arrives. 
A bridesmaid gives a wave to the crowds. 
A bridesmaid gives a wave to the crowds. 
The parents of the bride and groom and the page boy and bridesmaids gather outside the chapel after the ceremony. 
The parents of the bride and groom and the page boy and bridesmaids gather outside the chapel after the ceremony. 
Pixie Geldof looking pretty in pink. 
Pixie Geldof looking pretty in pink. 
A fan gets ready for the royal wedding.
A fan gets ready for the royal wedding.
More guests arrive. 
More guests arrive. 
Hold on to your hats!
Hold on to your hats!
Securing the area outside the castle. 
Securing the area outside the castle. 
A guest heads into the chapel. 
A guest heads into the chapel. 
Jimmy Carr arrives. 
Jimmy Carr arrives. 
Pre-wedding chats.
Pre-wedding chats.
A shot of the grounds before the wedding. 
A shot of the grounds before the wedding. 
Fans gathered before the ceremony. 
Fans gathered before the ceremony. 
A shot of the gorgeous flowers and foliage outside the chapel. 
A shot of the gorgeous flowers and foliage outside the chapel. 
A fan before the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. 
A fan before the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. 
Comedian Jack Whitehall enters the chapel. 
Comedian Jack Whitehall enters the chapel. 

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.