Celebrity tattoo artist Josh Lord discusses his top secret business with Prince Harry who made a stop in his establishment on his New York trip. While his NYC visit this year attracted mostly accolades and glowing reviews, the Duke of Sussex came under for what many consider a reflection of his midlife crisis. Notably, the high-profile New York trip on Climate Week saw Harry honor official engagements that promote his philanthropic endeavors. However, he also made the most of his trip with some not-so-official stops, like his appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares, and his visit to Josh Lord’s tattoo parlor, East Side Ink.
The estranged prince reportedly ventured into East Side Ink during the week with his security in tow. Sources revealed the Duke spent over an hour inside the establishment. Although the actual purpose of his visit to the tattoo establishment remains unclear, it has been widely speculated that Prince Harry decided to get a midlife crisis tattoo, amid the many scandals hitting him at 40.
Prince Harry’s Possible Tattoo Session Remains His Private Affair
Tattoo artist, Josh Lord took a professional approach when asked about the much-discussed royal visit, opting for maximum discretion. He dismissed the probe into Prince Harry’s tattoo details, saying,
“A tattoo is a deeply personal choice, anything that happens here is your private moment.”
Josh went on to discuss the intricacies of getting a tattoo, and the magic of East Ink that keeps reputable celebrities returning to his shop. He recounted his controversial tattooing experience with Rihanna in 2009, which led the New York City’s health department to open an investigation into unlicensed tattooing. The tattoo artist also shared his experience inking Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans with identical tattoos in honor of Avengers: Infinity War.
Although Josh avoided revealing too many details about Prince Harry’s visit, a source previously claimed the Duke did not patronize East Ink for a tattoo session in New York. Rather, the 40-year-old graced the establishment as part of a promotional project he had in the works, per Marca.
The nature of the said project remains unknown. Meanwhile, Prince Harry concluded his long-anticipated New York trip this week on a fulfilled note, checking all the boxes in his itinerary before leaving the city. He embraces a new lineup of activities as the new week commences, honoring his guest appearance at the WellChild Awards in the UK on Monday, marking yet another solo endeavor without his wife Meghan Markle.
