Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faced criticism for his photography book resembling Brooklyn Beckham’s style, well before the Epstein scandal emerged. The late Queen Elizabeth’s son was known for his dedication to photography, with renowned photographer Gene Nocon serving as his technical assistant to refine his artistic vision. Mountbatten-Windsor, encouraged to showcase his passion, unveiled his photography book, ‘Photographs: Andrew, Prince Duke of York,’ in 1995, offering a personal perspective through the lens of his camera.

Despite Andrew’s popularity and royal lineage, his book received harsh reviews, with The Los Angeles Times deeming it “disappointing.” The collection featured images of royal family members, including a young Prince Harry, sparking further criticism for technical flaws. Experts like Tim Hughes and Professor John Hedgecoe pointed out shortcomings in the images, highlighting issues with composition and quality.

Acknowledging the book’s limitations, Andrew admitted in an interview that the photos were not exceptional, citing challenges in capturing a young child like Prince Harry. Despite his interest in photography, Andrew remained uncertain about pursuing it professionally due to conflicts with his royal duties. In recent events, Andrew faced repercussions for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to the loss of his royal titles and residence at Royal Lodge.

In a similar vein, Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, faced ridicule for his own photography book in 2017, receiving criticism for the quality of his images and captions. While some defended the book as appealing to Beckham’s teenage fan base, no further photography books have been released by Brooklyn since then.