Kiwi photographer Bill Rowntree, who now lives in England, with his Royal family photo that was emblazoned across newspapers, magazines - and even biscuit tins. About six years later, in December 1969, he was working for the Daily Mirror and the royal family were readying themselves for their New Zealand tour. While visiting family in New Zealand in 1971, Rowntree was given the commemorative biscuit tin by his mother. He often joked to friends how he was the only photographer he knew to get their own photo on a biscuit tin. "The biscuit tin is a little more lasting and still in use.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 11, 2021 04:07 UTC