The most powerful photos of the royal family from 2022, according to royal photographers
Rooke photographed the “mourning faces” of Princess Beatrice and Sophie, Countess of Wessex as they perused flowers left in memory of the Queen outside Balmoral Castle.
Princess Beatrice and Sophie, Countess of Wessex look at flowers outside Balmoral Castle after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.
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Queen Elizabeth spent her final days at Balmoral Castle in Scotland before her death at the age of 96.
“I have worked with the Countess for many years and have seen her close relationship with Queen Elizabeth blossom,” said Rooke. “In that moment, as she looked at the flowers, I could see on her face that she was absolutely devastated. It put everything in perspective for me. It is important to remember that although she was our sovereign, she was also a mother, grandmother and friend of many.”
