James, who lives in Shirebrook, captured images of the Royal Family at events around the country from January 15, 2025. He said: “It is wonderful to have the opportunity to show them to a Derbyshire audience.”
The exhibition, which offers photographs of the royals in ceremonial dress at formal occasions or looking relaxed during visits to charities or businesses, runs at Chesterfield Library until February 27, 2026.
James has been offering insights into royal traditions and events on radio and television for approximately 15 years. His commentating and photography work often takes him to high-profile occasions, from royal weddings and jubilees to state visits.
His interest in royalty stemmed from childhood when James would watch ceremonies such as Trooping The Colour on television with his gran. At the age of seven, he was on holiday in Blackpool when his parents asked him what he would like as a present to take home and his answer was a book about the kings and queens of England.
9. Royal Family photographic exhibition
The Princess Royal is patron of the British Equine Veterinary Association and attended the congress and lunch at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on September 12, 2025. She is also patron of the International Sheep Dog Society and visited sheep dog trials at Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham that day. Photo: James Taylor
10. Royal Family Photographic Exhibition
Prince William visited the London Ambulance Service to meet with staff and paramedics and watch a training demonstration on October 17, 2025. Photo: James Taylor
11. Royal Family photographic exhibitioin
Queen Camilla is patron of The Poppy Factory which organises the annual Field of Remembrance ceremony at Westminster Abbey. She planted a Cross of Remembrance and honoured fallen service members on November 6, 2025. Photo: James Taylor
12. Royal Family photographic exhibition
The Princess of Wales led Armistice Day commemorations at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on November 11, 2025. This photograph was shortlisted for the Portrait category in the London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year Awards. Photo: James Taylor