Prince Louis's fly-past image among nominees for top award

The annual UK Picture Editors Guild Awards displays the year's most captivating shots

Aaron Chown's picture of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, viewing the platinum jubilee fly-past has been shortlisted in the Lexar Royal Photographer of the Year category. All photos: PA

Samir Hussein's picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales arriving at a school in the Bahamas during heavy rain made it on to the Lexar Royal Photographer of the Year category shortlist

Aaron Chown's picture of a ceremonial procession carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives at Windsor Castle has been shortlisted in the Lexar Royal Photographer of the Year category

Hussein's picture of Queen Elizabeth attending The Royal Windsor Horse Show is also in the running for the Lexar Royal Photographer of the Year

Julian Simmonds picture of Ukrainian soldiers in their foxhole north of Kharkiv on the second day of the war has been shortlisted in the Fixation News Photographer of the Year category

Jeff Mitchell's photo of Liz Truss during her campaign to become Tory leader has been shortlisted in the Fixation News Photographer of the Year category

Richard Pohle's picture of Rishi Sunak greeted by Conservative staff, after winning the nomination to lead the party, has been shortlisted in the Sony National Newspaper Photographer of the Year category

James Glossop's picture of Liverpool players holding a parade through the city to thank their fans for their support has been shortlisted in the Sony National Newspaper Photographer of the Year category

Eddie Mulholland's photo of the Camel Patrol near the corniche and Souk Waqif in Doha has been shortlisted in the Sony National Newspaper Photographer of the Year category

Adrian Dennis's picture of Lionel Messi being thrown into the air by his teammates, as they celebrate winning a friendly against Italy, has been shortlisted in the Canon Sports Photographer of the Year category

Oli Scarff's picture of US coach Andrea Fuentes rescuing Anita Alvarez from the bottom of the pool has been shortlisted in the Canon Sports Photographer of the Year category

Mike Egerton's photo of jockey Davy Russell at the Cheltenham Festival has been shortlisted in the Canon Sports Photographer of the Year category

Jack Hill's picture of a wounded woman in a hospital in Kharkiv has been shortlisted in the Fleet Streets Finest Photo Essay Photographer of the Year category

Christopher Furlong's picture of the bed of the Woodhead reservoir as summer water levels fall has been shortlisted in the Fleet Streets Finest Photo Essay Photographer of the Year category

Jeff Mitchell's picture of the public paying their respects as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin it lies in state has been shortlisted in the Fleet Streets Finest Photo Essay Photographer of the Year category

James Glossop's picture of model Shabana Laher promoting Wakefield's rhubarb festival has been shortlisted in the Portrait Photographer of the Year category

Heathcliff O'Malley's picture of actor Martin Clunes has been shortlisted in the Portrait Photographer of the Year category

Gareth Cattermole's picture of actor Ben Kingsley has been shortlisted in the Portrait Photographer of the Year category

Danny Lawson's picture of a vet pulling out the tongue of lioness before inserting a tube to aid breathing, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, has been shortlisted in the Genesis Imaging Regional Photographer of the Year category

Clodagh Kilcoyne's picture of a man looking down from Blackrock diving tower before jumping in has been shortlisted in the Genesis Imaging Regional Photographer of the Year category

Tony Johnson's picture of a soldier playing the last post at Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate has been shortlisted in the Genesis Imaging Regional Photographer of the Year category

Jane Barlow's picture of the Shetland Vikings lighting up the Celtic Connections opening weekend in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the Dave Benett Arts and Entertainment Photographer of the Year category

Glossop's picture of Northern Ballet dancers performing at the Leeds Grand Theatre has been shortlisted in the Dave Benett Arts and Entertainment Photographer of the Year category

Jeff Moore's photo of young BMX riders dressed as Elliott, to celebrate 40 years since ET: The Extra-Terrestrial was released, has been shortlisted in the Business Photographer of the Year category

Tony Johnson's picture of craftsman Steven Bulcock, owner of Yorkshire Rocking Horses, at his Hebden Bridge workshop has been shortlisted in the Business Photographer of the Year category

Richard Pohle's photo of robed jurors holding large newly minted commemorative gold coins has been shortlisted in the Business Photographer of the Year category

Danny Lawson's photo of beekeeper Joe Priestley tending to the rooftop apiary at Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire, has been shortlisted in the Business Photographer of the Year category

Ryan Jenkinson's picture of police arresting a Manchester United fan during a protest against the club's owners has been shortlisted in the Young Photographer of the Year category

James Manning's photo of Queen Elizabeth's coffin draped in the Royal Standard during her funeral has been shortlisted in the Young Photographer of the Year category

Jordan Pettitt's picture of Richard Bushby tending to a maze in his own back garden has been shortlisted in the Young Photographer of the Year category

Ryan Jenkinson's picture of the Moon rising behind St Micheal's Mount in Cornwall has been shortlisted in the Nikon Student Photographer of the Year category

Shing Hei Yip's picture of a pedestrian's umbrella turned inside out by strong winds has been shortlisted in the Nikon Student Photographer of the Year category

Annabel Lee-Ellis's picture of a member of the public holding a flag in support of Ukraine, at St Luke's church in Liverpool, has been shortlisted in the Nikon Student Photographer of the Year category

Despite capturing moments that resonate with millions, the work of photographers often goes unnoticed.

This year, however, Aaron Chown’s photograph of Prince Louis, covering his ears during the fly-past in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, has earned him a place among the elite.

Chown is one of the three nominees vying for the title of Royal Photographer of the Year at the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards.

Another nominee is Jane Barlow for her photograph of the late queen beside a fireplace at Balmoral just two days before she died.

Barlow is contending for the Arts and Entertainment Photographer of the Year accolade.

Further nominations include Danny Lawson, in the running for both Business Photographer and Regional Photographer of the Year, and Mike Egerton, aiming for Sports Photographer of the Year.

James Manning and Jordan Pettitt are shortlisted for Young Photographer of the Year.