Prince Harry has expressed his gratitude to tattoo artist Joshua Lord with a heartfelt handwritten letter, thanking him for his discreet handling of media attention during his visit to East Side Ink in New York last year. The visit sparked speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex had gotten a tattoo, though it was later revealed that Harry was filming a sketch for the 2025 Invictus Games.
In the letter, dated October 17, Harry praised Lord for his “skilful dodging” of press questions and for graciously allowing his team to use the studio for filming. He began the note by thanking the Lord for his hospitality, writing, “Dear Josh, thank you so much for your generosity in offering us your space at East Side Ink for filming.
It was incredibly kind, and I really enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the history of your shop.” Harry then highlighted Lord’s handling of the media during the visit, which had garnered significant attention. “I also appreciated your artful handling of press questions regarding my visit.
It means a lot, and I was rather impressed by your skillful dodging! Well done,” Harry wrote. The Duke also added a playful remark, noting, “They’ll be in for a shock when they see the final cut.” The letter concluded with a warm invitation for Lord to join Harry in Vancouver in February, writing, “If you’d like to come to Vancouver in February, we’d love to have you! All the best, Harry.”
This letter comes amid ongoing peace talks between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles, with recent reports revealing that representatives for both parties met in London for a peace summit. Despite the ongoing discussions about family reconciliation, Harry’s letter to Lord is a reminder of his continuing efforts to foster positive relationships and express gratitude in personal matters.