Recommended Reading: Crown and Camera: The Royal Family and Photography

HRH, Prince Albert

Prince Albert, in 1842, earned the distinction of being the first member of the British Royal Family to be photographed. Crown and Camera: The Royal Family and Photography chronicles the photographs of the royals from that very first image of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband all the way to 1910. Filled with rare and beautiful images, this book compiled by Frances Dimond and Roger Tyler, actually served as the catalog to the exhibition of Royal Photography in The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Many of the images are surprisingly personal and casual. It’s a rare glimpse into the life of the Royal Family during Queen Victoria’s reign, documenting the triumphs and the tragedies of one of the most influential periods of history.