How Photographers Cecil Beaton and Lord Snowdon Captured Enduring Portraits of The Royal Family

Over the last century there has been an evolution of royal portrait photography and the relationships between sitter and photographer. Two of those iconic photographers were Cecil Beaton and Anthony Armstrong-Jones, Lord Snowdon.

Both photographers played pivotal roles in capturing the elegance and personal nuances of the Royal Family. Their work with figures such as Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret has left a lasting impact on the visual narrative of British royalty.

Watch the film to discover how and why these relationships created some of the most iconic royal portrait photography, through a special rapport and trust that developed over the decades.

You can find out more about royal portrait photography as part of our latest exhibition: https://www.rct.uk/collection/exhibit...