Royal Photographers and their iconic photographs: the best of the best

[pipsfromthefuture]

Photography hobbyists and aficionados unite.

Welcome to the thread where you can display and discuss some of the most iconic photos captured by some of the most talented photographers.

These aren't your average Instagram photos. Oh no. These are the ones that live in your head rent free. The Marie Kondo of photos that spark joy. Where everything in the photo is perfection.

This thread is meant to be fun, light-hearted, and showcase the talents of those behind the lens.

Please do not derail, and do not use this thread to be snarky or have a dig about subjects you don't like, or to other posters. If you cannot keep in the spirit of the thread, then please don't participate or spoil it for others.

Mia and the handbag pic is the one for me!

Also, there is a pic above of the King and Queen (former) of Spain, I think it's either their wedding or the coronation. Anyway, the crowns are held on a kind of "stick" where the crown hovers over their heads ready to be positioned in place. I thought, what a brilliant idea. Just saying....

Not having a go because I like its playful conspiratorial mood too, but I feel more than world-weary royals have a cheeky moment, it looks more like teen boys playing dress up, because it is!

Yes, she did. She pretended to hit him with her clutch bag 😂

It sounds bad, but it was funny.

In the first episode, they were shown that muddy picture of a jockey and Emlyn Hughes guessed it was John Reid. But it was actually Princess Anne.

When Princess Anne joined as a guest, in the picture round they were shown another picture of a jockey.
As a joke, Emlyn Hughes said "oh it's Princess John Reid"
Princess Anne picked up her handbag and pretended to take a swipe at him. 😁

It's on YouTube somewhere

Your post reminded me of a picture of one of Queen Victoria's daughters who was the dead spit of Princess Beatrice, @YetMoreNewBeginnings . Unfortunately I couldn't find that particular example, but I did come across this in the search, which is quite interesting.

https://www.tatler.com/gallery/uncanny-royal-resemblances

This one of the young Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip dancing. So happy and carefree.

Meghan

Great thread, thanks OP! Princess Margaret was properly stunning wasn't she?

This is great. It is weird to see Philip in that outfit though. A reminder he wasn't born in a suit!

A bit Elizabeth Taylor in some shots

I’ve never seen this one before. I don’t think it’s a very good likeness and the costume is odd. Lots of wonderful photos of her though.

Pretty on the fence when it comes to royalty discussion on MN Katherine pitted against Meghan generally so can I just say what a lovely thread this is and how refreshing it is.

Some very beautiful pictures, thanks for starting OP

I think Anne is standing next to Margaret.

Not a photo story but allegedly when Margaret attended a formal dinner in a Mess she asked for the Loyal Toast to happen at the start of the meal, no-one could smoke until after the Loyal Toast which was usually at the end!

This photo just makes me sad.

This photo of Anne at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games opening ceremony is iconic imo. In the days before digital cameras. The photographer waited for her to look up.

Not a photo story but allegedly when Margaret attended a formal dinner in a Mess she asked for the Loyal Toast to happen at the start of the meal, no-one could smoke until after the Loyal Toast which was usually at the end!

I once read that someone once asked Prince Charles, as he then was, if they could have the Loyal Toast before dessert, for the same reason. He said a most emphatic No!

I've been interpreting 'iconic' to mean an image which says something about a moment in time or a personality or a relationship. Will post more later when I'm on my laptop.

And in 2006 it was announced she would only do it in private.

Here is young Margrethe lighting Queen Ingrids cigarette. I have a feeling we won't see this with Kate and Charlotte.

I think the photo of Diana at the Taj Mahal is iconic

I think it's an "iconic" photo because of the reasons Abouttimeforanamechange has said - it says something about a moment in time or a personality or a relationship.

The photo itself might not be "technically" brilliant (I'm not a photographer, so have no idea if this is the correct wording).

But the history and story is quite moving. If not sad.

Not a photo but a video: Queen Elizabeth in a mini James Bond film for the 2012 Olympics in London is pretty iconic.

Young Elizabeth and Philip were a beautiful couple

Ah that broke my heart to read :(
I'm so sorry your goodbyes were even harder than they should have been xx

That terrible period of time has a lot to answer for!

Just gives me a mental image of a little.gang (an Imperia?) of Queens nipping behind the royal bike sheds for a quick fag between courses at banquets, swapping eyeshadow and trying on each other's shoes . . . 😂

Fortunately the female monarchs about at the moment don't give off any "mean girl" vibes (Yes - I'm looking at YOU, Queen Ranavalona I), so hopefully it will all just be admiring each other's tiaras and asking where they got their sashes.

Young Elizabeth

I think that photo of Margaret was already shared.

King Hussein and Muhammad Ali

Young Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

Carl Gustav and Silvia's wedding

Louis being a kid…

King Hussein of Jordan and his many weddings

Hussein and Dina

Hussein and Muna (King Abdullah's mother)

Hussein and Alia

Hussein and Noor

Not the photo itself but the Queen's outfit. Beautiful and dramatic. The blue sash and tiara are perfect.

Another painting one. I've always loved this triple portrait of Charles I by van Dyke. You really get a feeling for what he really looked like. Fascinating. What an interesting thread, I hadn't realised how much I miss the Queen.