Photo: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyChris Jacksonis zooming in on a poignant photo ofQueen Elizabeth IIandPrince George.The celebrated photographer, who covers the British royal family for Getty Images, opened up about what it was like to capture an instantly iconic picture of the Queen and her great-grandson, who issecond in line to the thronefollowing her death in September, at thePlatinum Jubileelast June.While appearing on theHello! A Right Royalpodcast Wednesday, Jackson said there’s extra pressure when photographing the royals because history is being made.“That’s an extra dynamic you have with royal photos, you have that deeper historical context which makes these moments so important to capture,” Jackson, 43, explained. “As a photographer, you do feel the pressure of that history and you don’t want to bugger it up, basically,” he added with a laugh.Chris Jackson/GettyThe prizewinning photographer further described themoving momentwhere 9-year-old George sweetly looked at the Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of Platinum Jubilee festivities for her record-breaking 70-year reign as “particularly special.““But that was a particularly special moment that I’ll never forget because we sort of got taken to the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, and no one really knew if the Queen was gonna make a final appearance. And then she came out dressed in green, and it was just incredibly emotional,” he said.Queen Elizabeth and Prince George.Chris Jackson/GettyElsewhere in the episode, Jackson touched on what it was like to photograph Prince George,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4, in their front-row seats at thePlatinum Jubilee Pageant, where Louis became exuberant and hopped to sit on his grandfatherKing Charles' lap.“It was lovely, it was really heartwarming. I found myself just chuckling behind the camera,” Jackson, a father of two, recalled.Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.Prince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty"It’s always great to see the link between the generations, and it’s quite rare for a photographer to capture those really lovely, intimate family moments. Louis was absolutely loving it, and it was good fun to capture that,” he added.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!In December, Jackson was just a click away fromPrince WilliamandKate Middletonduring theEarthshot Prize Awardsin Boston, where he told PEOPLE that the Princess of Wales radiated pride in seeing her husband’s ambitious environmental challenge celebrated.Chris Jackson/Getty"These kinds of events are always quite nerve-wracking, and there was a sense of relief afterward. It’s clear the Princess is very proud of what William has achieved with this,” Jackson said, pointing to a photo he tookbackstage. In the image, Kate joyfully laughed after she andPrince Williamreunited after his speech, binder still in hand.“It’s nice to document these behind the scenes as you get this genuine emotion,” he said of the royal assignment. “They are genuine moments and she’s clearly proud of him and it’s great to capture the reality of their relationship.”
Photo: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
Chris Jacksonis zooming in on a poignant photo ofQueen Elizabeth IIandPrince George.The celebrated photographer, who covers the British royal family for Getty Images, opened up about what it was like to capture an instantly iconic picture of the Queen and her great-grandson, who issecond in line to the thronefollowing her death in September, at thePlatinum Jubileelast June.While appearing on theHello! A Right Royalpodcast Wednesday, Jackson said there’s extra pressure when photographing the royals because history is being made.“That’s an extra dynamic you have with royal photos, you have that deeper historical context which makes these moments so important to capture,” Jackson, 43, explained. “As a photographer, you do feel the pressure of that history and you don’t want to bugger it up, basically,” he added with a laugh.Chris Jackson/GettyThe prizewinning photographer further described themoving momentwhere 9-year-old George sweetly looked at the Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of Platinum Jubilee festivities for her record-breaking 70-year reign as “particularly special.““But that was a particularly special moment that I’ll never forget because we sort of got taken to the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, and no one really knew if the Queen was gonna make a final appearance. And then she came out dressed in green, and it was just incredibly emotional,” he said.Queen Elizabeth and Prince George.Chris Jackson/GettyElsewhere in the episode, Jackson touched on what it was like to photograph Prince George,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4, in their front-row seats at thePlatinum Jubilee Pageant, where Louis became exuberant and hopped to sit on his grandfatherKing Charles' lap.“It was lovely, it was really heartwarming. I found myself just chuckling behind the camera,” Jackson, a father of two, recalled.Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.Prince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty"It’s always great to see the link between the generations, and it’s quite rare for a photographer to capture those really lovely, intimate family moments. Louis was absolutely loving it, and it was good fun to capture that,” he added.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!In December, Jackson was just a click away fromPrince WilliamandKate Middletonduring theEarthshot Prize Awardsin Boston, where he told PEOPLE that the Princess of Wales radiated pride in seeing her husband’s ambitious environmental challenge celebrated.Chris Jackson/Getty"These kinds of events are always quite nerve-wracking, and there was a sense of relief afterward. It’s clear the Princess is very proud of what William has achieved with this,” Jackson said, pointing to a photo he tookbackstage. In the image, Kate joyfully laughed after she andPrince Williamreunited after his speech, binder still in hand.“It’s nice to document these behind the scenes as you get this genuine emotion,” he said of the royal assignment. “They are genuine moments and she’s clearly proud of him and it’s great to capture the reality of their relationship.”
Chris Jacksonis zooming in on a poignant photo ofQueen Elizabeth IIandPrince George.
The celebrated photographer, who covers the British royal family for Getty Images, opened up about what it was like to capture an instantly iconic picture of the Queen and her great-grandson, who issecond in line to the thronefollowing her death in September, at thePlatinum Jubileelast June.
While appearing on theHello! A Right Royalpodcast Wednesday, Jackson said there’s extra pressure when photographing the royals because history is being made.
“That’s an extra dynamic you have with royal photos, you have that deeper historical context which makes these moments so important to capture,” Jackson, 43, explained. “As a photographer, you do feel the pressure of that history and you don’t want to bugger it up, basically,” he added with a laugh.
Chris Jackson/Getty
The prizewinning photographer further described themoving momentwhere 9-year-old George sweetly looked at the Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of Platinum Jubilee festivities for her record-breaking 70-year reign as “particularly special.”
“But that was a particularly special moment that I’ll never forget because we sort of got taken to the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, and no one really knew if the Queen was gonna make a final appearance. And then she came out dressed in green, and it was just incredibly emotional,” he said.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince George.Chris Jackson/Getty
Elsewhere in the episode, Jackson touched on what it was like to photograph Prince George,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4, in their front-row seats at thePlatinum Jubilee Pageant, where Louis became exuberant and hopped to sit on his grandfatherKing Charles' lap.
“It was lovely, it was really heartwarming. I found myself just chuckling behind the camera,” Jackson, a father of two, recalled.
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.Prince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.Prince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.
Prince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
“It’s always great to see the link between the generations, and it’s quite rare for a photographer to capture those really lovely, intimate family moments. Louis was absolutely loving it, and it was good fun to capture that,” he added.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
In December, Jackson was just a click away fromPrince WilliamandKate Middletonduring theEarthshot Prize Awardsin Boston, where he told PEOPLE that the Princess of Wales radiated pride in seeing her husband’s ambitious environmental challenge celebrated.
“These kinds of events are always quite nerve-wracking, and there was a sense of relief afterward. It’s clear the Princess is very proud of what William has achieved with this,” Jackson said, pointing to a photo he tookbackstage. In the image, Kate joyfully laughed after she andPrince Williamreunited after his speech, binder still in hand.
“It’s nice to document these behind the scenes as you get this genuine emotion,” he said of the royal assignment. “They are genuine moments and she’s clearly proud of him and it’s great to capture the reality of their relationship.”
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