Photographer Josh Shinner has shared a striking black-and-white portrait of Prince William with his three children, capturing a candid family moment that has quickly charmed social media.
The undated image shows the Prince of Wales lying on the grass while Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis pile on top of him in a playful embrace.
Charlotte flashes a wide smile, while her brothers lean in toward their father, offering an unusually intimate glimpse of the royal family’s private life.
Shinner, who has photographed the Prince and Princess of Wales on several occasions, said in his Instagram caption that the portrait holds special meaning.
“It’s been a real privilege to photograph the princeandprincessofwales over the last couple of years, and this might be my favourite shot to date. Just a really joyful and spontaneous moment that I’m so happy to have been there for,” he wrote.
The post drew an enthusiastic response, with fans praising the warmth and spontaneity of the image. Comments described it as “beautiful,” “joyful” and “so spontaneous.”
While not an official release from Kensington Palace, the picture has offered a rare and relaxed look at Britain’s future king with his children.