Queen Elizabeth II chronicled Her Majesty's dedicated service, sense of humor and devotion to her family. “The queen was an absolutely incredible person to photograph,” Jackson told ET’s Kevin Frazier following the royal’s funeral on Monday. “I mean, people talk about her aura and that is no understatement.
She walks into a room and for her, it was just another day at work, but for the people she met, it could be one of the most exciting days of her life.
I think she understood that,” he said. As someone who spent much of his career photographing the monarch, Jackson knew the royal’s secret to making sure she was seen — although it was impossible to miss her. “She always wore bright colors,” he said. “She knew that everyone wanted to see her, and she was the focus of everyone's attention.
I think she respected that, and I think that was a really important part of her character. But to photograph her was a huge privilege.” Jackson had the chance to capture Queen Elizabeth in one of her most iconic moments to date — when she made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during her Platinum Jubilee celebration following days of absence. “One of the most special times was at Platinum Jubilee,” Jackson said. “Of course, we all remember her on the balcony appearing for that final Platinum Jubilee appearance where no one was quite sure if she'd actually be able to make it.
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