Quick Info
| Profession | Photographer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/1940 |
| Age | 86 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Arthur Edwards
04/11/2026
Arthur Edwards released his new autobiography, Cup of Tea, Arthur? My Extraordinary 50 Years Photographing the Royal Family, in which he recounts his career covering the royal family. Excerpts reported in the press include his account of the 'kiss that missed' photograph of Prince Charles and Princess Diana on an official tour of India, which he said signalled the strain in their marriage.
26/10/2026
In a Telegraph interview tied to his new book, Edwards spoke about his decades-long working relationship with King Charles III, including past disagreements with the King. The interview was part of his promotion of the autobiography marking 50 years of royal photography.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British press photographer known for many years as the royal photographer for the tabloid newspaper The Sun, covering the British royal family on tours, weddings, funerals and births. |
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| Early Life | Grew up in London's East End and was evacuated to Devon during the Second World War. Left school at 15 and began working in photography. |
| Honours | Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to newspapers. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, Stepney, London |
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| Honorary Doctorate | Doctor of Arts (honoris causa), Anglia Ruskin University, 2012 |
Personal Life
| Early Influence | His mother worked as a cleaner and bought him his first camera from her wages. |
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Relationships & More
| Royal Family | Long-standing working relationship with members of the British royal family, including Diana, Princess of Wales, who referred to him as 'our Arthur', and King Charles III. |
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Career
| Early Work | Worked in a film-processing darkroom and at a West End advertising agency, then several East London newspapers. |
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| The Sun | Joined The Sun in 1975 and became its royal photographer, with royal coverage from 1977 onward. |
| Royal Coverage | Has photographed the royal family on more than 200 tours across over 120 countries and at seven royal weddings. |
| Publications | Author of royal photography books, including Magic Moments: The Greatest Royal Photographs of All Time. |
| Recent Publication | Autobiography Cup of Tea, Arthur? My Extraordinary 50 Years Photographing the Royal Family (2026). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs in September 2011. | |
| 2. Was given a camera by his mother when he was 16. | |
| 3. Was the only photographer to cover King Charles III's flight from Balmoral at RAF Northolt after Queen Elizabeth II's death. |
