A royal photographer reveals his favorite photos of King Charles and Queen Elizabeth that show the close bond they shared

Talia LakritzOct 14, 2022, 04:08 IST

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles (then Prince Charles) at Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Shutterstock royal photographer Tim Rooke has photographed the royal family for over 30 years.
He shared his favorite photos of King Charles with Queen Elizabeth that show the bond they shared.

Shutterstock royal photographer Tim Rooke took this snapshot of the Queen and King Charles (then Prince of Wales) at a polo game in 2003.

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) at a polo game in 2003.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

The annual Braemar Highland Gatherings in Scotland provided Rooke with the chance to photograph Charles and his mother in a more relaxed setting.

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) at the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland in 2010.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

They shared a laugh at the 2012 Braemar Highland Gathering.

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) at the Braemar Highland Gathering in 2012.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Rooke described his images from the Braemar Highland Gathering as "full of life and laughter."

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) at the Braemar Highland Gathering in 2018.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Queen Elizabeth and Charles stood together at a D-Day anniversary event in 2014.

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles (then Prince Charles) at a D-Day anniversary event in 2014.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Photographing the Queen and Charles at D-Day events reminded Rooke of their lifetimes of service.

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles (then Prince Charles) at a D-Day anniversary event in 2019Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

"I particularly love this photo taken at the Platinum Jubilee this year as it really shows the familial resemblance between both the Queen and King Charles," Rooke said.

King Charles (then Prince Charles) and Queen Elizabeth at Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

"I particularly love this photo taken at the Platinum Jubilee this year as it really shows the familial resemblance between both the Queen and King Charles," Rooke said.

Rooke took his last official photos of Queen Elizabeth in June at the Reddendo Parade at Holyroodhouse, the royals' official Scottish residence in Edinburgh.

King Charles (then Prince of Wales) and Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 2022.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

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A royal photographer reveals his favorite photos of King Charles and Queen Elizabeth that show the close bond they shared

Shutterstock royal photographer Tim Rooke took this snapshot of the Queen and King Charles (then Prince of Wales) at a polo game in 2003.

The annual Braemar Highland Gatherings in Scotland provided Rooke with the chance to photograph Charles and his mother in a more relaxed setting.

They shared a laugh at the 2012 Braemar Highland Gathering.

Rooke described his images from the Braemar Highland Gathering as "full of life and laughter."

Queen Elizabeth and Charles stood together at a D-Day anniversary event in 2014.

Photographing the Queen and Charles at D-Day events reminded Rooke of their lifetimes of service.

"I particularly love this photo taken at the Platinum Jubilee this year as it really shows the familial resemblance between both the Queen and King Charles," Rooke said.

Rooke took his last official photos of Queen Elizabeth in June at the Reddendo Parade at Holyroodhouse, the royals' official Scottish residence in Edinburgh.