‘Celebrating the brilliant work of @shinecameraclub on World Photography Day, following a lovely meeting with the young photographers at Wimbledon,’ the post reads. ‘Capturing the excitement of The Championships, these photographs showcase the creativity, talent and unique perspectives of a brilliant group of young photographers.’
The Princess of Wales met children from Shine Camera Club – a creative photography programme based within the charity SHINE Merton which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression through photography – during her first visit to the Wimbledon Championships 2026.
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Shine Camera Club was founded in 2021 by photographer, creative practitioner and community activist Cindy Sasha, to ensure that children in Mitcham, many of whom face significant barriers to cultural participation, could access high-quality photography education free of charge. In 2025, Shine Camera Club took part in a learning programme during The Championships, where students created a portrait series celebrating community trailblazers, which was later exhibited at the Wimbledon Qualifiers.
The official Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account shared photos of the children of Shine Camera Club at the Wimbledon Championships 2026
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Art and photography have long been important to the Princess of Wales. Since graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in Art History, Catherine has taken on a number of patronages relating to the field, including at the V&A Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Photographic Society.
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As for many families, summer is a time for the Waleses to spend quality time together. The Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final typically represents the Princess of Wales’ final engagement before the summer break, although this year royal watchers were treated by a whole-family appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.