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Portrait Photographs in the Royal Collection
The Royal Family have collected, created and commissioned many portrait photographs
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926)
Feb 2006RCIN 2999843
Over the course of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II has commissioned many significant photographers to take her official portrait for special events and birthdays. Famous commissions include Cecil Beaton (1904-80), Julian Calder (b.1945), Annie Leibovitz (b.1949) and Polly Borland (b.1959). For her 80th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II commissioned fellow octogenarian Jane Bown (1925-2014) to take the official portrait. The Queen appears at ease and content.