A beautifully crafted Rizzoli of New York large publication from the unsurpassed collection of Getty Images Royal Photographer Chris Jackson. 'The light-hearted moment of royal tours, both global and domestic, reveal that King Charles and Queen Camilla have an extraordinary ability to connect with people from every walk of life and illicit a warm response in those they meet. The key to their success is a quick-witted and warm sense of humour and an ability to avoid taking themselves too seriously. Their visits are an important part of their work, engaging with local communities, charities and groups and creating and maintaining ongoing relationships. The royal couple sustain an impressive work rate, barely stopping for breath at certain times of the year... above all I hope these pages will reveal that photographing the royal family has always been enormous fun.' These pages not only reveal ceremonial duties but also passion for projects and patronages, touching family moments and the next generation. Who can forget little Prince Louis enjoying some musical entertainment at the Platinum Jubilee pageant and bouncing on his grandfather's knee? Such moments of joy are captured here among the uniforms and medals and ceremony, beaming faces on Commonwealth tours, garden parties and also sadness at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, visiting temples in India, holding koala bear baby orphans, the King at the wheel of his classic blue 1970 Aston Martin, sharing a joke at the Braemar Gathering, close up images of royal jewels, a book reading in Foyles, surveying the countryside outside the royal couple's Welsh home close to the Brecon Beacons, at Clarence House, making Judi Dench laugh, on the royal train, where history, politics and human interest collide on a royal tour of Cuba 2019, Scottish style of dress. Some of these close-up shots are absolutely extraordinary showing quiet behind-the-scenes moments of all senior members of the British royal family. King Charles is the longest-serving heir apparent and the oldest person to accede the British throne at the age of 73. Jackson writes a warm and engaging text commemorating the beginning of a new reign and documenting more than 20 years of tours. 22.3 x 28.5cm, 240 splendid pages, packed with colour photos.
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