Over the years we’ve come to expect and look forward to a new photo being released to mark the senior royals’ birthdays and we weren’t disappointed as Queen Camilla turned 78 on 17th July. Taken by Chris Jackson and released the day before, it shows her leaning against a gate in the sunshine, looking relaxed in a patterned dress.
It’s a portrait full of poise and elegance, though what always piques my interest when a birthday picture is shared are the smaller details. There’s so much hidden beneath the surface that speaks volumes and the location of Queen Camilla’s new snap struck me most.
