![]() In May, representatives for Buckingham Palace told the BBC that the Queen was experiencing "episodic mobility problems," and would miss her usual appearance at the State Opening of Parliament. Mackechnie said the vestibule is close to the Queen's private apartment at Windsor, which he thought was convenient for the royal in light of her mobility issues at the time. Mackechnie said he photographed the Queen in the Grand Vestibule, a singular vestibule where monarchs typically host world leaders and international guests, according to the Royal Collection Trust website. "It's the hub," Mackechnie said speaking of the tower, adding that it's one of the oldest parts of the castle and that it invited "lots of symbolism about the Queen and her place in our society and country and culture." Later, following George IV's ascension to the throne in 1820, the Round Tower was raised during an exterior remodel. Then, in 1170, a building known as the Norman keep was rebuilt as the Round Tower. ![]() Mackechnie said he worked closely with Buckingham Palace's communications department before the photo shoot and they made it clear they wanted the Round Tower at Windsor Castle in the background because it was "symbolic."Īccording to the Royal Collection Trust website, William the Conquerer built Windsor Castle in the 11th century. Buckingham Palace wanted Windsor Castle's Round Tower as the backdrop, Mackechnie said "She was an absolute pro in light conversation so it was pretty comfortable," he said. He added that he was nervous the first time he photographed the Queen but with exposure he grew more at ease, and said the monarch responded well to clear direction as someone who was often photographed.ĭespite the Queen's down-to-business approach, Mackechnie said "she's very sweet" and noted that they managed to have a laugh together. Mackechnie said that, on the day, he was too focused on the task at hand to be overwhelmed by his subject. "On the day of the shoot, all we had to do was turn up, turn the lights on and wait for her to arrive and put her in position," he said. He added that he and an assistant were granted access to the castle again the day before the shoot to set up lights and take test shots without the Queen. Mackechnie said he was chosen to photograph the royal family members for a set of stamps that were released in 2016 for the Queen's 90th birthday. In 2015, Mackechnie photographed the Queen with her next three heirs - Charles, her eldest son Prince William and Prince George - in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace. This led to further opportunities for Mackechnie to photograph royal subjects, he said. According to the artist's website, Phillips was commissioned by the Royal Company of Archers to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation the image shows the Queen in her full robes, with the Order of the Garter alongside her two corgis and two dorgis. He said he first photographed the Queen while providing private reference shots for a 2013 painting of the monarch by artist Nicky Phillips. Mackechnie - who lives in Canterbury and works from his London studio - said the opportunity to photograph the Queen for her Platinum Jubilee came about as a result of his existing relationship with the royal family. Ranald Mackechnie photographed the Queen on 3 other occasions Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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