Royal photographer, Chris Jackson shares what the late Queen Elizabeth II was like behind closed doors.
12:14 PM PDT, September 19, 2022Royal photographer Chris Jackson has been capturing the royal family during some of their biggest moments for 20 years, and many of Jackson's images of chronicled Her Majesty's dedicated service, sense of humor and devotion to her family.
“I mean, people talk about her aura and that is no understatement. She walks into a room and for her, it was just another day at work, but for the people she met, it could be one of the most exciting days of her life. I think she understood that,” he said. As someone who spent much of his career photographing the monarch, Jackson knew the royal’s secret to making sure she was seen -- although it was impossible to miss her.
Jackson had the chance to capture Queen Elizabeth in one of her most iconic moments to date -- when she made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during her Platinum Jubilee celebration following days of absence. “One of the most special times was at Platinum Jubilee,” Jackson said. “Of course, we all remember her on the balcony appearing for that final Platinum Jubilee appearance where no one was quite sure if she'd actually be able to make it.
“I've been lucky to photograph the family all together and capture some of those lovely family moments,” Jackson told ET. “One of my favorite pictures actually is of Prince George chatting to the queen at Princess Charlotte's christening and he's pointing up looking at her hat. Who knows what they're saying, but it's just a lovely moment.” “Every opportunity you get to photograph the family together was really special," he continued.
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