The British royal family has carried out approximately 50,000 royal engagements since World War II. Royals often pose for formal photos on these occasions, but a new book of never-before-seen photos features pictures taken by the people behind the barriers.
"The Crown from the Crowd" contains over 250 photos of the royal family taken by members of the public where they look "genuinely relaxed and unguarded" — a rare feat when their public behavior is dictated by a strict protocol. Published by Photobox to commemorate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding, all profits from the book will be donated to Help for Heroes, a charity that supports military veterans.
Here are 24 photos of the royal family taken by their loyal subjects.
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Lisa Hornal's grandmother couldn't believe she asked the future king for a selfie.
"My gran loved the royals and instilled that in all of us. I heard they were visiting to open the Commonwealth Arena and wanted to say I'd seen them. I took the opportunity to ask Prince William for a selfie which he happily agreed to. I'll never forget gran's shock when she heard I'd asked the future king for a photo. She loved that photo though, and showed it to everyone."
Photographer Brook Rose O'Brien remembers Prince Harry's visit as "such a great and exciting day."
"The photo was taken in July 2017 at the presentation of the new queen's color for the RAF Regiment, presented by HRH Prince Harry at RAF Honington. Prince Harry was greeting everyone so I managed to get this lovely picture as he was talking to us. It was such a great and exciting day."
Photographer Paul Ratcliffe caught Prince Charles cruising in his Aston Martin.
"HRH The Prince of Wales drives his Aston Martin into Windsor Castle after attending Royal Ascot 1992."
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