In October 2024, the family of esteemed royal photographer Anwar Hussein confirmed that he had sadly passed away, aged 85.
In honour of Anwar Hussein, we’ve rounded up our favourite photos he ever took of the British royal family.
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Anwar snapped this picture of King Charles smiling as he departed his coronation.
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Anwar took the official engagement photos for Prince William and Princess Catherine in 2010.
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Also in 2010, Anwar got this lovely image of the late Prince Philip.
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Who could ever forget Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’? Anwar was the one to capture the images of that iconic moment.
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In 1987, Anwar was there on Prince William’s first day of school and snapped this sweet shot.
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Anwar was, of course, there when the then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana introduced Prince Harry to the world.
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The then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding day was captured by Anwar in 1981.
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In 1979, Anwar photographed Queen Elizabeth II as she attended a dinner hosted by President Seretse Khama.
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Anwar Hussein became famous for capturing the royal family in ‘genuine’ moments rather than just staged photos. This stunning image of Diana deep in thought is a great example.
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