A royal photographer shared his favorite photos of King Charles and Camilla ahead of the coronation

Humphries, who died in April at the age of 89, was best known for playing the outrageous housewife character Dame Edna, which he debuted in 1955.

Jackson told Insider that Humphries "certainly had the ability to get the King and Queen in stitches during many occasions."

"I've always loved photographing the Queen Consort," Jackson said. "The key to her success has undoubtedly been a great sense of humor, her work ethic, and ability to connect with people across different cultures, countries, and backgrounds."

For Jackson, taking photos on this royal tour proved more difficult than usual.

"I loved this particular photo as I'd actually crashed my bike in Richmond Park in the preceding month and had to have reconstructive surgery," he said. "I couldn't see out of one eye and spent the whole African visit wandering around with my neck cricked trying to peer out of my one good eye."

Jackson told Insider he laid down on the temple's floor to get this shot during the couple's nine-day visit to India.

"Royal tours are by far the most enjoyable but also very challenging parts of my job," Jackson said. "I've been lucky enough to travel all around the world with the King and Queen. Queen Elizabeth II once said, 'I have to be seen to be believed,' and that remains true for all members of the royal family. Meeting as many people across as many different cultures and backgrounds globally remains integral to their success."

Charles and Camilla first took up residence at Highgrove House in 1980 and have spent their years there renovating the house and gardens, according to the estate's official website.

It's lovely to see these candid, personal moments with the royal family just doing everyday activities," Jackson said.

Shand was at an Elephant Family charity event in 2014 when he fell and sustained a serious head injury, resulting in his death at the age of 62, according to the BBC.

He served as chairman of Elephant Family, and Charles and Camilla have remained involved as co-presidents, hosting charity events like the 2019 masquerade at Clarence House.

"His passion for the environment is clear," Jackson said of Charles' charity work. "I have visited many rainforests and areas of climate devastation around the world over the years, and he is a passionate advocate for the environment."

Camilla launched The Reading Room during lockdown in January 2021. She began sharing reading lists on Instagram, which grew into an online community promoting literacy and featuring talks with authors.

"This image is from a few months back where you'll see the King supporting his wife as she celebrates two years of The Reading Room," Jackson said. 

He continued: "The Queen Consort has long championed a love of reading across generations, celebrating books from around the world and the extraordinary people who create them."