Monarch celebrates female photographers who shaped royal history
King Charles marked International Women’s Day with a powerful statement, celebrating the contributions of female photographers who have captured iconic portraits of royal women throughout history.
Buckingham Palace paid tribute by sharing a striking collection of photographs featuring Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Princess Anne, The Queen, and The Duchess of Edinburgh.
The statement, shared on the royal family’s official Instagram account, read: “Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we are showcasing the Royal Family’s longstanding support for female photographers which stretches back as far as the advent of photography in the mid-1800s.”
Highlighting the evolution of royal portraiture, the message recognised pioneering photographers such as Frances Sally Day, who photographed Queen Victoria in the 1850s, Dorothy Wilding, who captured Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, and Nigerian photographer Christina Ebenezer, whose recent work features The Duchess of Edinburgh.
King Charles' office concluded the tribute by acknowledging the talented women behind these historic images, honouring their lasting impact on royal storytelling.
