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William and Catherine’s Anniversary Photo

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merlotgran Wed 29-Apr-26 22:27:50

Not really sure I like it. A tangle of bare legs is not very dignified.
It’s the kind of family holiday snap that I’d only want to show to close friends and family.

Is it just me?

Oreo Thu 30-Apr-26 07:35:14

I agree with Merlotgran as well, the angle of the photo is strange, it’s hard to tell who the legs belong to and is altogether
too relaxed for a good public photo.
There’s a middle way between the usual stuffed shirt look and this one imo.

MartavTaurus Thu 30-Apr-26 07:35:44

Oh, I forgot to say, even the dog looks like its having fun!

TerriBull Thu 30-Apr-26 07:39:01

Lorra lorra legs!🦵🦵🦵 Nice pic.

MrsQuigley Thu 30-Apr-26 07:42:06

I think it is a lovely photo of them all. So good that they let us see their children’s faces too.

Oreo Thu 30-Apr-26 07:43:28

MrsQuigley

I think it is a lovely photo of them all. So good that they let us see their children’s faces too.

They always have done, I really liked all the photos that Catherine took herself.

sixandahalf Thu 30-Apr-26 07:47:51

karmalady

Beautiful family photo and how kind of them to share, just when we need a morale boost

I'm not sure my morale is boosted by seeing this.

Jaxjacky Thu 30-Apr-26 08:11:52

Lovely photo.

AGAA4 Thu 30-Apr-26 08:20:00

Lovely to see them so happy and relaxed. They have had some very tough times as a family.

TheSunRisesInTheEast Thu 30-Apr-26 08:36:04

Happy family photo, all having fun, relaxing and enjoying one another's company. I love it 🥰.

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 30-Apr-26 08:39:52

GrannyGravy13

Lovely happy family photo, far better than a ^set piece posed studio shot^

Agree, always look forward to seeing the lastest photo!

Clawdy Thu 30-Apr-26 08:44:57

George doesn't look too happy!

MartavTaurus Thu 30-Apr-26 08:52:38

Clawdy

George doesn't look too happy!

😆

He's entering the teenage zone.
He's listening to his dad's joke, and going, "You what?"

TheSunRisesInTheEast Thu 30-Apr-26 08:52:56

Maybe William has just told him a 'dad joke!' 😂

TheSunRisesInTheEast Thu 30-Apr-26 08:54:43

MartavTaurus - great minds ... 😂

Samsara1 Thu 30-Apr-26 09:13:26

I really liked it - a happy thing on a miserable day. I did wonder how Princess Catherine had done it. Isnt't she their official photographer? smile

Calendargirl Thu 30-Apr-26 09:34:45

Samsara1

I really liked it - a happy thing on a miserable day. I did wonder how Princess Catherine had done it. Isnt't she their official photographer? smile

The photo was taken by someone else, not Catherine.

Primrose53 Thu 30-Apr-26 09:42:35

I think it’s a lovely relaxed, happy photo.

Grayling1 Thu 30-Apr-26 09:53:56

Reminds me of the photos we used to see of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip having picnics or barbeques on the Scottish hills.

mum2three Thu 30-Apr-26 09:54:02

Personally I prefer to see proper formal photos. This is one for the family album.

Anniebach Thu 30-Apr-26 09:57:31

Taken by a photographer?

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Thu 30-Apr-26 09:58:02

Instantly reminded me of a Famous Five book cover ( which I'm sure was the photographers or Wales' intent) . Perhaps that should become their nickname , the Famous Five, in life and in wholesome adventurous spirit!

M0nica Thu 30-Apr-26 09:58:32

They are newsworthy and many people want to hear and see photos of them.

They clearly have one photo session every holiday and then use those photos for all events until the next holiday. This set of snaps included the ones released for prince Louis's birthday. A clever mix of gaving the photos when needed without subjecting their children to endless photo calls.

HelterSkelter1 Thu 30-Apr-26 10:06:16

I like the idea of a family photo at holiday times, but I don't think this is a good photo.
One for the family album but not general release. Running about on a beach or paddling would have been more to my interest with their dog rushing around.

I would like to hear what other professional photographers say about the composition.

dragonfly46 Thu 30-Apr-26 10:13:08

I love the photo - it makes me sad that my DS's marriage is not so successful!

Allira Thu 30-Apr-26 10:23:44

MartavTaurus

Clawdy

George doesn't look too happy!

😆

He's entering the teenage zone.
He's listening to his dad's joke, and going, "You what?"

Yes, exactly.
😂