The project received more than 30,000
submissions, from which Kate and four other judges picked 100
final images that will be published online by the National
Portrait Gallery on Monday.
"The Duchess of Cambridge and I were inspired to see how the
photographs have captured the resilience of the British people
at such a challenging time, whether that is through celebrating
frontline workers, recognising community spirit or showing the
efforts of individuals supporting those in need," the queen said
in a letter to entrants.
Since its launch in May, the project invited people of all ages
from across Britain to submit a photographic portrait they had
taken during the COVID-19 lockdown that started in March.
Focused on three main themes: Helpers and Heroes, Your New
Normal and Acts of Kindness, some of the photographs will also
go on show in towns and cities across Britain later in the year.
Kate - wife of Prince William and a keen photographer herself -
and other members of the panel assessed the images on the
emotions and experiences they convey rather than on their
photographic quality or technical expertise.
(Reporting by Andy Bruce; editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
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