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The Princess of Wales is dashing the hopes of a generation of photographers by taking her own pictures of the royal children rather than letting someone else ‘make their name’ doing it, a royal photographer has said.
Kate, 40, has published photos over the years to mark significant occasions, such as the birthdays of her three children.
But royal photographer John Swannell said she is denying others the opportunity to make their name.
'All the work I got with the royals really elevated my career; nowadays, someone like me just won't have the chance,' he said.
'Those chances should be given to young English photographers.'
Kate, 40, has published photos over the years to mark significant occasions. Pictured, Prince William with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in 2020
Celebrated royal photographer John Swannell said that Kate is denying others the opportunity to make their name
Mr Swannell said there were some benefits to the Princess taking the images herself.
He added: 'In some ways, though, Kate is probably right to do it herself. She's not a great photographer, but she just snaps away, and with kids it's easier if you know them.'
The Princess' passion for photography dates back to before she became a member of The Firm, having produced her undergraduate thesis on photographs of children.
She became the first member of the royal family to take the first official photographs of a royal baby back in 2015, when she released her snaps of newborn Charlotte in the arms of her big brother Prince George.
Earlier this year, the then Duchess of Cambridge shared an image of her son Prince George to mark his ninth birthday.
Earlier this year, the then Duchess of Cambridge shared an image of her son Prince George to mark his ninth birthday
Princess Charlotte was pictured in Norfolk for her seventh birthday on May 2, 2022 with cocker spaniel Orla
Prince Louis in Norfolk in a picture taken for his fourth birthday on 23 April 2022
It was taken on a family trip to the beach in July, after George and his siblings had broken up from school for the summer.
In 2020, a picture she took of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they piled on to their beaming father, Prince William, was released.
The photograph was published to mark Father's Day and William's 38th birthday.
It was shared alongside another picture of William cuddling then two-year-old Louis on his knee while Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince George, six, larked around them. The swing they were sitting on had significance for Father's Day, as it was a wedding present from Prince Charles.
Kate, a keen photographer, took the pictures in the grounds of their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall.
The photograph shows the three siblings giggling uncontrollably and piling on to a beaming Prince William. Pictured, the family in 2020
She has also released images of her children playing in Norfolk on the beaches and among bluebells.
Other images of the three children have been taken for their first day at nursery school.
In 2020, pictures were also released of Princess Charlotte volunteering during the pandemic. She helped to pack and deliver food packages for isolated pensioners living near the Sandringham Estate.
Royal expert Camilla Tominey previously said the then Duchess of Cambridge has 'taken ownership of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' public image'.
Ms Tominey said that the model is 'unique' for the couple and helps the family maintain a level of privacy for their three children.
Speaking to The Telegraph last year, she said: 'The paparazzi - there's no market anymore because the Duchess comes out with her own family photos and they're far more valuable to the press than
