Press Association selects eye-catching royal family photos from 2025

Chief royal photographer Aaron Chown picked favourite images from a year following the King and his family at home and abroad, highlighting a Trooping the Colour shot of the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte, Prince Harry at the Well Child Awards, and the Prince of Wales playing beach volleyball in Rio.

Aaron Chown, chief royal photographer for the Press Association, selected his favourite images from 2025 after following the King and members of the royal family at home and on overseas visits. The choices mix formal, public occasions with informal, personal interactions. Mr Chown commented on the technical and compositional challenges of photographing the family amid many other photographers. He highlighted moments that showed warmth, playfulness and activity. Notable images: - Mr Chown named a Trooping the Colour photograph of the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte in a carriage, both smiling and looking toward the crowds, as a standout image. - At the Well Child Awards, he photographed Prince Harry engaging warmly with children and described an instance of playful interaction with nine-year-old Gwen Foster. - He noted the care taken when photographing formal group shots, referencing a portrait that included the King and Queen with the Trumps and the attention required for settings and lighting. - During overseas coverage, Mr Chown captured the Prince of Wales playing beach volleyball in Rio and described aiming to catch an energetic sporting moment. Summary: The selected images aim to show a range of public and personal scenes involving the royal family, from ceremonial moments to informal interactions and sport. Undetermined at this time.