Royal Photographer
BEHIND THE LENS
Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Dream Escape meets Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson to hear what it’s like photographing the most famous family in the world, and what this momentous year holds in store...
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or the past two decades, Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson has been responsible for capturing some of the most important and iconic moments in British history. There have been fairy-tale royal weddings, splendid state occasions, international tours and so much more, and now, thanks to Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 2022 is set to be his busiest year yet.
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“One day I could be with the Duke of Cambridge for Tusk Trust in Africa and the next in London with Prince George. It never gets boring,” smiles Chris, who has travelled to more than 100 countries with members of the royal family. “Photographing the same small group of people means you really get to know their nuances and characters very well over the years. I’ve spent a lot of time travelling with the Prince of Wales and →
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