Video from the charity Crisis
Prince William has posed for a set of charity photographs taken by a cameraman who was once homeless. Jeff Hubbard, 53, took photos of the prince for an exhibition by homeless charity Crisis. The photos were taken last January at Rankin’s studios in Kentish Town, north London, before William went to New Zealand and Australia.
William also took pictures of Mr Hubbard under the guidance of celebrity photographer Rankin. Together they have created a diptych, two images that are always shown together. The image will go on display at the forthcoming A Positive View exhibition at Somerset House, London from 10 March until 5 April 2010, after which it will be sold at auction in aid of Crisis.
Some publications have insinuated that the pictures — showing William with darker, fuller hair — have been airbrushed, but Hello! Magazine, who ran the exclusive, denied it.
Below are more links to pictures and videos taken during the shoot:
Pictures: Getty Images
Videos: Crisis (A Positive View footage)
Articles: BBC | Daily Mail | Hello! Magazine
Links of Interest: Crisis Official site
Prince William and Prince Harry are planning their first official tour together in South Africa later this summer. The trip – slated around June – is expected to include attending one of England’s World Cup football matches.
On a side note, Prince William is on the current cover of Hello! Magazine (dated Feb 22, 2010) with exclusive candid pictures taken by amateur snapper Jeff Hubbard – a man who until a few years ago was homeless in despair. The stunning shots are the result of an extraordinary and unique collaboration in support of the national homelessness charity Crisis, and were taken under the guidance of renowned photographer Rankin.