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

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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.

I like their culture and philosophy.

I almost married one!

Bryan Adams photographed the Queen in 2001 as the official Canadian Photographer for the Golden Jubilee and this image went on to be a famous stamp. They say it is one of the first informal photographs of the Queen with her smiling naturally just waiting to go out in a hallway with gumboots beside her.

@ChVrches love this!

I’m watching the Gundogs at Crufts with my Hunter Pointer Retriever sleeping on me, so have some shots of fellow dog lovers….

@ChVrches That's great isn't it.
Bryan used that photo on his SM page on the day the Queen died.

Same. And with this dress. I wish I had her stunning figure.

eta: the composition is a little awry. Click to see the full image.

My fave is that one of Princess Margaret in the bath with the tiara on. She was a beauty and just encapsulated the 1960s/1970s with her clothes. Kaftans and earrings - so glamorous but laid back Caribbean.

Yes - I remember that.

With that one simple, human action she changed so many people's attitudes towards sufferers with HIV - prior to Princess Diana, many people regarded them as some sort of "plague rats". And many felt it "served them right" for being gay - even when they weren't gay, suspicion would linger. They were dark times to be a homosexual man. Diana broke down that barrier and showed that they were no more "dangerous" or "sinful" than anyone else.

Those earrings!!! I need them.

Simply stunning yet such a sad life.

I like their culture and philosophy.

So do I - they are the "Anglicans of India" in that their ethos is so very similar to Christianity - do good, avoid evil, if you sin then you will be forgiven if you truly repent and do your best to make reparations where possible. (There's much more, obviously, but that's a nutshell.). Very generous and tolerant people, too.

Gumboots?

She and Paddington had more in common than marmalade sandwiches, then? 😁

Any man who will kiss his dog in public has a lot going for him as far as I'm concerned.

Even H. - he can't be all bad, surely?

Beautiful tiara, stunning woman

Gorgeous - Margot from the good life would love that kaftan and those earrings too 🤩

Speaking of Lady Sarah Chatto, I always liked this photo of her with Prince Charles in their (much) younger days.

@Emotionalsupportviper sorry Canadian term - what is it you say wellies?

I think this is a usual thing for british royals. Queen Elizabeth, POW, Meghan, Diana all had bridesmaids in similar colour.

My mum was a bridesmaid a few times in the 60's and she always had a dress that matched the brides in colour. I absolutely that look.

We do say wellies*, yes, but in some parts of the UK they are also called gumboots, so I understood you perfectly. 😁

*Some people even use the term "welliebobs". <shudder>, but you will not hear it from my lips.

Edited - As God is my witness, autocorrect, I WILL NOT BE DEFEATED!

Yes, royal bridesmaids traditionally wear white.

But in Lady Sarah's case, the bridesmaids' dresses were almost identical in style to the bride's dress, which is unusual. The only difference I can see is that the bridemaids' dresses had a scooped neckline, whereas the bride's was square.

If we look at Kate's wedding, Pippa also wore white the but the style of her dress is quite different to Kate's.

I too think the all white look is beautiful.

To me, one of the most beautiful woman ever Princess Grace

But in Lady Sarah's case, the bridesmaids' dresses were almost identical in style to the bride's dress, which is unusual. The only difference I can see is that the bridemaids' dresses had a scooped neckline, whereas the bride's was square.

Yes agree that is unusual, and I think the sign of a comfortable woman. The image you posted is stunning.

That’s such a lovely photo. Never seen it before.

Gorgeous !

Just curious
Why such a sad life?
I think completely the opposite! It is Margaret isn't it?