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Elton John Family Portrait Displayed at London's National Portrait Gallery
Iconic musician's family photo taken by renowned photographer Catherine Opie now on exhibit.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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A portrait of Elton John, his husband David Furnish, their two sons Zachary and Elijah, and the family's two Labrador Retrievers has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The photo, taken by acclaimed photographer Catherine Opie, was shot at the couple's home in Old Windsor, England just before Christmas.
Why it matters
Elton John and his family are global celebrities, and having their personal family portrait displayed at such a prestigious institution as the National Portrait Gallery is a significant honor that highlights the growing acceptance and normalization of LGBTQ families in mainstream culture.
The details
The portrait features Elton John, his husband David Furnish, their sons Zachary, 15, and Elijah, 13, as well as the family's two Labrador Retrievers, Joseph and Jacob. Photographer Catherine Opie, who has a new exhibit opening at the museum, took the photo at the family's home just three days before Christmas.
- The portrait was taken on December 22, 2025.
- The portrait was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in London on March 4, 2026.
The players
Elton John
A legendary British musician and singer-songwriter.
David Furnish
Elton John's husband and the co-founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Zachary Furnish-John
Elton John and David Furnish's 15-year-old son.
Elijah Furnish-John
Elton John and David Furnish's 13-year-old son.
Catherine Opie
A renowned American photographer who has a new exhibit opening at the National Portrait Gallery.
What they’re saying
“To have our family photographed by Catherine Opie and on display at the National Portrait Gallery is a huge honour. We are huge admirers of her work, and proud to have her beautiful and poignant images in our collection.”
— Elton John and David Furnish (The Telegraph)
“It is truly an honour to photograph Elton, David, Zachary and Elijah. For me, it represents the humanity of what family can be.”
— Catherine Opie, Photographer (The Telegraph)
What’s next
The portrait will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London as part of Catherine Opie's new exhibit, which opens on March 15, 2026.
The takeaway
Elton John and his family's portrait being featured at the prestigious National Portrait Gallery is a significant milestone in the growing acceptance and normalization of LGBTQ families in mainstream culture, showcasing the humanity and diversity of modern families.
