Country Life magazine is celebrating a major victory as Kate’s stunning portrait of Queen Camilla has won the prestigious cover of the year award at the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.
The captivating photograph, taken in 2022 in the picturesque gardens of Reynmull House, the Queen’s rural retreat in Lacock, Wiltshire, has garnered well-deserved recognition.
The winning photo graced the front cover of a special royal edition of Country Life and was met with resounding praise.
On Wednesday, the PPA announced that Kate’s masterpiece had triumphed over other contenders, solidifying its position as the cover of the year.
The magazine expressed their excitement on Instagram, paying tribute to Princess Kate for her exceptional talent behind the lens.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Country Life has won the cover of the year title at the PPA Awards, the Oscars of the magazine world,” the team wrote.
They also expressed their gratitude to all the readers who voted, emphasizing that this award is the only one directly chosen by the audience.
Furthermore, they acknowledged the remarkable contribution of HRH Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who captured the winning photograph.
Princess Kate, known for her passion for photography, often captures heartwarming portraits of her own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Her artistic prowess extends beyond her family, as demonstrated by her remarkable achievement with Queen Camilla’s portrait.
This triumph comes in the wake of recent discussions surrounding a Time magazine cover featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
While some have criticized the photo, suggesting it resembles an advertisement for hair care products, others have questioned Meghan’s intentions.
It was revealed that Meghan had submitted the same photo to British magazine Country Life in hopes of receiving an Oscar award.
However, due to its prior appearance on Time magazine, the photo was disqualified in the first round.
Critics have pointed out that Meghan’s attempt to imitate the successes of the Royal Family is a recurring pattern.
Whenever the Royals achieve something remarkable, Meghan seems eager to steal the spotlight.
In this instance, her decision to reuse a photo rather than capturing a new one or hiring a professional photographer has raised eyebrows.
Returning to Kate’s triumph, the judges at the PPA Awards commended the cover featuring Queen Camilla, highlighting its immense success in terms of sales, social media engagement, and website clicks.
The cover not only attracted more readers but also served as a snapshot of a compelling and captivating issue of Country Life.
Keeping Kate’s involvement as the royal photographer a secret was no easy feat.
Paula Lester, the magazine’s managing editor, revealed that it was a challenge to maintain the mystery surrounding the cover shot.
The photograph was commissioned by Camilla to commemorate her 75th birthday while she served as the guest editor of Country Life.
In the image, a radiant Queen Camilla is seen sitting on a bench in the blooming gardens of Rae Mill, her retreat in Wiltshire, holding a trug filled with pelargoniums.
This momentous achievement solidifies Kate’s position as a talented photographer and highlights the continued success of Country Life magazine.
With her keen eye and artistic vision, Princess Kate has once again proven her ability to capture the essence and beauty of her subjects through the lens of her camera.