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Royal photographer Patrick Lichfield, best known for his famous 1981 portraits of Charles and Diana, has died in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Lord Lichfield, first cousin once removed to Queen Elizabeth, was said to have died peacefully in the early hours of today, after a successful 44-year career behind the camera. He was considered to be one of the best photographers in the UK.
Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that the Queen was "deeply saddened" by the news. The editor of Tatler called Lichfield's work "magical," saying "he just loved making beautiful images."
Lichfield's background was varied. He went to school at Harrow, which is where his interest in photography was sparked, and then moved to Sandhurst, ending up in the Grenadier Guards. He left the army in 1962 to work as a photographer's assistant, which prompted his parents - Viscount Anson and Princess Anne of Denmark - to get rid of his allowance. Lichfield's connections opened doors for his photography, enabling him to gain unprecedented access to the rich and famous.
Lichfield's once questionable health had improved after a serious accident in the early 90s, where he suffered a fractured skull, broken back and punctured lung, prompting him to give up smoking and mostly drinking.
He is survived by his ex-wife Lady Leonara Grosvenor, as well as his children Thomas, Eloise and Rose.
Lord Lichfield, first cousin once removed to Queen Elizabeth, was said to have died peacefully in the early hours of today, after a successful 44-year career behind the camera. He was considered to be one of the best photographers in the UK.
Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that the Queen was "deeply saddened" by the news. The editor of Tatler called Lichfield's work "magical," saying "he just loved making beautiful images."
Lichfield's background was varied. He went to school at Harrow, which is where his interest in photography was sparked, and then moved to Sandhurst, ending up in the Grenadier Guards. He left the army in 1962 to work as a photographer's assistant, which prompted his parents - Viscount Anson and Princess Anne of Denmark - to get rid of his allowance. Lichfield's connections opened doors for his photography, enabling him to gain unprecedented access to the rich and famous.
Lichfield's once questionable health had improved after a serious accident in the early 90s, where he suffered a fractured skull, broken back and punctured lung, prompting him to give up smoking and mostly drinking.
He is survived by his ex-wife Lady Leonara Grosvenor, as well as his children Thomas, Eloise and Rose.
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