Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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“In this book, I endeavor to illustrate some of the Queen’s personality — not only her famous resilience and dedication to duty, but also the warmth and humility behind the famously professional demeanor,” writes Getty photographer Chris Jackson inElizabeth II: A Queen for Our Time.
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03of 10Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesJackson calls this 2017 photo with Donna the Asian elephant “one of my more unexpected images of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.” The meet-and-feed photo opportunity at the Whipsnade Zoo’s Centre for Elephant Care “certainly amused the Duke, who had a broad grin on his face as Donna extended her trunk, full stretch, keen to snaffle another banana from the unsuspecting monarch’s pocket, while some concerned-looking zookeepers kept watch, ready to restrain the huge animal at any sign of trouble.”
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Jackson calls this 2017 photo with Donna the Asian elephant “one of my more unexpected images of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.” The meet-and-feed photo opportunity at the Whipsnade Zoo’s Centre for Elephant Care “certainly amused the Duke, who had a broad grin on his face as Donna extended her trunk, full stretch, keen to snaffle another banana from the unsuspecting monarch’s pocket, while some concerned-looking zookeepers kept watch, ready to restrain the huge animal at any sign of trouble.”
04of 10Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThe Queen extended her sword across the shoulder of Captain Tom Moore at Windsor Castle in May 2020, making the 100-year-old veteran a Knight Bachelor for his incredible efforts raising more than $46 million for National Health Service charities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.“I had been itching to photograph something over this quieter period, and this engagement was the first in a while. It could not have been more moving,” writes Jackson, who called Captain Tom’s story “a much-needed beacon of light and inspiration.”
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The Queen extended her sword across the shoulder of Captain Tom Moore at Windsor Castle in May 2020, making the 100-year-old veteran a Knight Bachelor for his incredible efforts raising more than $46 million for National Health Service charities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I had been itching to photograph something over this quieter period, and this engagement was the first in a while. It could not have been more moving,” writes Jackson, who called Captain Tom’s story “a much-needed beacon of light and inspiration.”
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Back in July 2015, the Queen snuck in some time for a private chat withPrince George, then 2, at the christening of his sisterPrincess Charlotteon the royals' Sandringham estate.
06of 10Chris Jackson - Pool / Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth’s sweet rapport with children was also on display in an impromptu introduction to pint-sized German “king” Konrad Thelen, 5, outside the Adlon Hotel in Berlin in June 2005.
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Queen Elizabeth’s sweet rapport with children was also on display in an impromptu introduction to pint-sized German “king” Konrad Thelen, 5, outside the Adlon Hotel in Berlin in June 2005.
07of 10Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images (2)“Much has been made of the Queen’s enduring style. Her unique ability to dress for the occasion while also standing out in a large crowd has long been admired,” writes Jackson.“I love her expressions here,” he recalls of a 2012 photo call at a new maternity ward at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where even just a glance upward shows glimpses of the Queen’s curiosity and personality.
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“Much has been made of the Queen’s enduring style. Her unique ability to dress for the occasion while also standing out in a large crowd has long been admired,” writes Jackson.
“I love her expressions here,” he recalls of a 2012 photo call at a new maternity ward at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where even just a glance upward shows glimpses of the Queen’s curiosity and personality.
08of 10Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThe Queen made history as the longest-reigning British monarch on September 9, 2015. Jackson was on site, noting she “did not make a great fanfare of this incredible milestone, and merely carried on with the ‘day job’” of opening a rail station in Scotland. “It was a day like any other in principle, but with a significance that could not be ignored.”
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The Queen made history as the longest-reigning British monarch on September 9, 2015. Jackson was on site, noting she “did not make a great fanfare of this incredible milestone, and merely carried on with the ‘day job’” of opening a rail station in Scotland. “It was a day like any other in principle, but with a significance that could not be ignored.”
09of 10Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesOf course,Queen Elizabethhas a way of making history on a fairly regular basis. This joyous moment in 2011 marked the first time a British monarch had stepped foot in Ireland in 100 years. Though the occasion overall was historic and solemn, with incredibly tight security, there was some fun to be had.Jackson recalls “one of the standout moments for me was when the Queen took a walk in the famous English Market in Cork and met a rather exuberant fishmonger, Pat O’Connell. I just love the expressions on both their faces!”
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Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images
Of course,Queen Elizabethhas a way of making history on a fairly regular basis. This joyous moment in 2011 marked the first time a British monarch had stepped foot in Ireland in 100 years. Though the occasion overall was historic and solemn, with incredibly tight security, there was some fun to be had.
Jackson recalls “one of the standout moments for me was when the Queen took a walk in the famous English Market in Cork and met a rather exuberant fishmonger, Pat O’Connell. I just love the expressions on both their faces!”
10of 10Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on Their 73rd Wedding Anniversary.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesJackson took one of the last images of the Queen andPrince Philipas the couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in November 2020 amid COVID-19 lockdowns.The photographer captured the pair opening a homemade anniversary card fromPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. “The card featured a multicolored ‘73’ on the front. The Duke’s face lit up as he opened it,” writes Jackson. “I loved that link between one generation and another at a time when families were unable to meet in person. It was such a special, genuine moment.”
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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on Their 73rd Wedding Anniversary.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Jackson took one of the last images of the Queen andPrince Philipas the couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in November 2020 amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
The photographer captured the pair opening a homemade anniversary card fromPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. “The card featured a multicolored ‘73’ on the front. The Duke’s face lit up as he opened it,” writes Jackson. “I loved that link between one generation and another at a time when families were unable to meet in person. It was such a special, genuine moment.”
source: people.com
