An Isle of Wight photographer's pictures of Prince Edward have been released, to celebrate His Royal Highness' 60th birthday.

Chris Jelf, from Seaview, photographed the Duke of Edinburgh with his dogs at Bagshot Park on March 4.

The four new photos have been released by the Royal Family to mark HRH's 60th birthday, today (Sunday).

Posting on Instagram, Chris, who is also a wedding photographer on the Island, said: "Happy 60th birthday to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh!

"A real pleasure to capture these portraits of Prince Edward last week."

It is not the first time Chris has taken images on behalf of the Royal Family.

In 2015, he photographed the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, alongside their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. 

Publication of his most recent royal photos coincide with the King appointing Prince Edward to the Order of the Thistle.

Appointments to the order – the highest honour in Scotland – are entirely in the personal gift of the King and do not require prime ministerial advice.