A celebrity photographer will take the official pictures to mark Prince George’s christening.
Jason Bell, 44, has an impressive portfolio which includes shoots for Vanity Fair and Vogue magazine, and is believed to be Duchess Catherine and Prince William’s favoured choice for Wednesday’s (23.10.13) ceremony.
He will take a traditional picture of the Queen with the three future British monarchs – Prince Charles, Prince William and baby George.
Two other photographers including, 66-year-old John Swannell – who took the official portraits for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee last year – and Jill Edelstein – who has taken portraits of Nelson Mandela and supermodel Kate Moss – were interviewed for the highly sought after spot but were not selected.
John told The Sunday Times newspaper: ”I believe they have gone for someone younger and perhaps more modern.
”William is his own man and he makes his own choices. And actually that’s a good thing for the country and the organisation he represents.”
The two-month-old prince’s baptism will take place at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, instead of at traditionally used Buckingham Palace.
The chapel is believed to be of significance to William as it is where he and his brother, Prince Harry, mourned the loss of their mother Princess Diana before her funeral in 1997.
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Celebrity photographer for Prince George’s christening?
Jason Bell is believed to be the favoured by Duchess Catherine and Prince William to take the official pictures to mark Prince George’s christening.