Royal Photographer Chris Jackson Shares The Stories Behind 10 Memorable Photos Of The Royal Family

Where and when: The Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Scotland on September 2, 2006.

Chris says: "These games remain one of my favourite events of the year to cover. It takes place in a stunning location not far from the Queen’s Scottish summer retreat of Balmoral. The royals tend to stay just over an hour and there is normally one particular fleeting moment that stands out. Quite often it's near the end of their time and in this particular occasion the royal party had burst into laughter as they watched the tug-o-war take place. Its always lovely to capture such candid images of the family so relaxed ."

When and where: Kranji Commonwealth War Cemetery in Singapore on September 13, 2012.

Chris says: "This was one of those unscripted moments when the Duchess of Cambridge happened to glance back at the war graves as she was leaving the cemetery during an incredibly hot and humid day. Capturing these quieter images is rare and it's great when you do get that candid shot like this – something a bit more poignant and thoughtful. The bonus was the lovely clean muted background and the pastel hues in the image that come together to make something a little more special."

Where and when: The Phelisanong Children's Home in Maseru, Lesotho. on December 6, 2014.

Chris says: "Sentebale is a charity which Prince Harry started with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho well over 10 years ago, in memory of his mother. Africa is somewhere Harry feels very much at home and both the children [like three year old Lerato] and staff love to see him when he visits."

When and where: Celebrating 100 years of the Women's Institute at the Royal Albert Hall, London on June 4, 2015.

Chris says: "I’m always keen to capture those lovely, relaxed family moments that are so often lost in the formality of day-to-day royal engagements. This was a memorable moment as the Queen shared a joke with her daughter Princess Anne, after the knife got stuck in the cake during the celebrations. The Countess of Wessex, always great fun to photograph, was in hysterics on the right of the frame – I think this ended up on the front of a few papers the next day."

When and where: Observing conservation work by the Tusk Trust in Lewa, Kenya on March 24, 2016.

Chris says: "The Tusk Trust, an umbrella charity working to prevent poaching and support conservation across Africa, is a cause very close to the Duke of Cambridge's heart. Here, he is assisting rangers in northern Kenya to move 'Matt', a tranquillised bull elephant, while a vet fits his new satellite tracking collar to monitor and protect him from poachers. This is a prime example of the royals getting stuck in at the coal-face and, for me, an example of the kind of photography I love."

When and where: Victoria, Canada, on a royal tour on September 26, 2016.

Chris says: "This is one of my favourite images of Prince George. I always come away with a smile on my face after photographing the children! You get the chance to capture some great candid photos like this one of Prince George, staring up in awe at his father, blowing bubbles during a tea party."

When and where: Musee d'Orsay, Paris on March 18, 2017.

Chris says: "This is different to the normal images I take, much quieter and, at first, I wasn’t sure it was going to work. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge happened to stand just between the spokes which makes the image work nicely. I love the fact you can see the Duchess of Cambridge’s slight side profile as she peers to look out across the River Seine at that iconic view."

When and where: Drapers' Hall in London for a luncheon to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty's Admission to the Freedom of the Company on May 31, 2017.

Chris says: "The Queen has an incredible aura and I always look forward to photographing her. To get the opportunity to document such an iconic person always excites me; her incredible aura and presence means it’s always a special experience and when the light falls in a great way or you manage to capture a lovely expression it can be very rewarding. I especially liked this moment during an event in the city as all the elements seemed to come together to make a very natural moment."

When and where: The first annual Royal Foundation Forum in London, February 28, 2018.

Chris says: "It's great when you get an opportunity like this to capture them sharing a joke, a much more natural and candid moment. It was clear at this event that all these young royals hold a deep-seated passion to use their profiles to affect change in a positive way - be it in mental health awareness, conservation or HIV prevention."