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TO CELEBRATE THE UPCOMING 70 TH  BIRTHDAY OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL HER FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN SWANNELL SHARES FASCINATING STORIES BEHIND THESE SPECIAL IMAGES

From sharing jokes to seeing her relax with her feet up on the table, John Swannell has a unique insight into the Princess Royal.

Over the past three decades the fashion and celebrity photographer has marked the Princess’s milestone birthdays – including her 70th, on 15 August, the official portraits for which are due to be released this week.

On the eve of that celebration, HELLO! sat down with Princess Anne’s favourite photographer, who shared with us some of the most striking images and memorable moments from the photographic shoots marking her 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays.

Known for her unparalled royal work ethic, her frugal and unfussy fashion sense and trademark up-do, which hasn’t changed in years, Anne, who last week

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