Behind the Crown: My Life Photographing the Royal Family

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I’m there when they emerge from the maternity wing as wailing newborns and I’m there again when they marry before a joyous nation.

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And when they're laid to rest on those solemn occasions that this country marks so well, I'm on hand to capture history being made.

Arthur Edwards has been the Sun's Royal Photographer for over 45 years; the longest-serving of any newspaper.And when they’re laid to rest on those solemn occasions that this country marks so well, I’m on hand to capture history being made. This beautiful book is a treasure trove of glorious photography, along with Arthur’s own warm recollections of the stories behind his iconic shots. He appeared as a castaway on Desert Island Discs in 2011 and was made an MBE for ‘outstanding service to newspapers’.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I'm there when they emerge from the maternity wing as wailing newborns and I'm there again when they marry before a joyous nation. This beautiful book is a treasure trove of glorious photography, along with Arthur’s own warm recollections of the stories behind his iconic shots. I've witnessed their triumphs and disasters, their laughter and tears, when they've found love and when their relationships splinter.With commensurate skill and unprecedented access, he has captured the candid moments when protocol is put aside, revealing the true personalities behind the Crown. The Beat Generation was born out of WWII, and it still continues to exert considerable influence on today’s literary scene. Arthur Edwards has been the Sun’s Royal Photographer for over 45 years; the longest-serving of any newspaper. Originally from the East End of London, he is the man behind the most iconic photographs of the most famous family in the world.