Arthur Edwards

Arthur Edwards (born 12 August 1940) is a British photographer, working for The Sun newspaper, who specialises in pictures of the British royal family, with whom he has toured often.

Early life and education Edwards was born in August 1940, and educated at St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, Stepney, London. His mother worked as a cleaner and bought him his first camera, after saving from her wages.

He joined The Sun in 1975, and has continued to work with the newspaper for over 40 years.

Personal life Edwards appeared as a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs on 25 September 2011. and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Anglia Ruskin University in 2012.