The portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be displayed in the National Gallery for one month before they are removed to their permanent home at Buckingham Palace. King Charles’ portrait was painted by Peter Kuhfeld, while the queen consort selected Paul Benney, respectively.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose with their official Coronation State Portraits during a visit to The National Gallery on May 6 in London.
The new portraits were unveiled roughly one year after a portrait of King Charles by artist Jonathan Yeo was revealed at Buckingham Palace, stirring some controversy and debate for its strong imagery. Posted to Buckingham Palace’s official Instagram, the 2024 portrait received such comments as “I’m sorry, but his portrait looks like he’s in hell,” per one user, while another referred to the painting as a “blood bath.” The new coronation portrait of King Charles III features the monarch in his Robe of State, standing next to the Imperial State Crown.
For the unveiling of the official coronation portraits on Tuesday, Queen Camilla opted for her signature style,
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