In May 2022, the then Prince of Wales, in his role as Patron of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), unveiled a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands and 70 Ancient Trees in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

At the request of the QGC, Adrian, together with fellow photographer Charles Sainsbury-Plaice and renowned painter Mary Anne Aytoun-Ellis, spent the best part of a year capturing these historic specimens.

From 10th to 20th December 2022, these artworks will be displayed at a unique exhibition named Nature’s Crowned Jewels which will be held at Sotheby’s New Bond Street.

The artworks will be sold via The Tree Art Gallery and also auctioned privately on 14th December at Sotheby’s, with a donation going to the QGC’s tree planting initiative.

For Adrian, this project is the culmination of many years as a passionate environmentalist. In particular, he has used this incredible initiative to communicate the message to all age groups about the diversity, wonder and importance of our historic trees and the need to keep planting for future generations.

A book featuring both Adrian’s photographs and those taken by Charles Sainsbury-Plaice will be published next year.