Ranald Mackechnie: Last News

The royal photographer who captured the image of Queen Elizabeth II during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations is sharing how he new the image would be "something special." Ranald Mackechnie, who captured the portrait of the late monarch in May, spoke to Lorraine on Wednesday and told the outlet that the Queen said, "Well, you can't make me," when he asked her to smile. She giggled when he replied with "Well, you can try." The image was released ahead of Elizabeth’s funeral at the Westminster Abbey on Monday.The late monarch was seen in a light blue dress flashing a bright smile.

King Charles says he has been 'deeply touched' by outpouring of support and warmth his family has received over the last 10 days on the eve of the Queen's state funeral. A touching image of the Queen was also released in tribute.

An unseen portrait of the Queen smiling with joy has been released by Buckingham Palace on the eve of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday (September 19) and will be watched by millions across the UK and the globe.

An unseen portrait of the Queen smiling with joy has been released by Buckingham Palace on the eve of her funeral.The photograph, taken in May ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, shows the monarch beaming brightly at the camera in her Windsor Castle home.The Queen, who is dressed in a dusky dove blue dress with her hair neatly curled, is wearing her favourite three-strand pearl necklace, pearl earrings and her aquamarine and diamond clip brooches which were an 18th birthday present from her father George VI in 1944.The two art deco-style pieces, worn one below the other, were made by Boucheron from baguette, oval and round diamonds and aquamarines. For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter The Queen wore the brooches when she addressed the nation on the 75th anniversary of VE Day in 2020 and for her Diamond Jubilee televised speech in 2012.The image was taken by photographer Ranald Mackechnie, who also took the jubilee portrait of the Queen released to mark the start of national festivities of her milestone 70-year reign.

Queen Elizabeth was greeted with lengthy applause from thousands of onlookers as she made her first Trooping the Colour balcony appearance alongside her cousin the Duke of Kent on Thursday. Her Majesty was all smiles as she stood in front of the large crowds and took the official salute.Due to her ongoing mobility issues, Queen Elizabeth was seen using a cane for her appearance and opted to skip the main parade this year.

As the Queen celebrates a major milestone with her 70th year as monarch, a new official portrait of Her Majesty has been released to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee.

The Queen has said she is 'inspired' by the goodwill shown to her as she thanked the nation on the eve of her historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The special message was released as millions across the UK prepare to gather in her honour for four days of tributes this weekend.