Royal Wedding: ‘The gods were smiling down’ Royal photographer shares his view of the day
THE ROYAL WEDDING of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, now Duke and Duchess of Sussex had glorious sunshine, showing that “the gods were smiling down” said one royal photographer.
Yui Mok, a photographer at the Press Association took a photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that went viral all over social media, after the Royal Wedding.
It is an aerial shot of the royal couple leaving Windsor castle after the wedding.
Mr Mok told Sky News: “I didn’t realise the overwhelming response that it would generate.
“I was practically the last shot that I took and it was more of an arty afterthought.”
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The day was fantastic, and the weather, the Gods were shining down really
The royal couple got married on Saturday in St George’s chapel inside Windsor castle.
Mr Mok added: “I think when you’re covering any event, let alone a global major event of this magnitude.
“As a photographer, I can’t speak for anyone else but time almost slows down.
“You are so focused and in the zone, you’re just concentrating on what you’re doing.
“You’re running things through your mind and the logistics of everything.
“The day was fantastic, and the weather - the Gods were shining down really - because if it was overcast or raining then I for one certainly would not have got my shots. It was perfect.”
Talking about Prince Charles helping Doria and Camilla down the stairs, Mr Mok added: “It was a joining of families in a way. The pastel shades as well.
“If it wasn’t for such a bright sunny day, I don’t think the light would have hit inside the chapel in the way it did. It was a magical moment.”