King Charles III’s first official painted portrait since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.
The 75-year-old King unveiled the portrait at the Palace. The new work depicts the monarch in the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975.The vivid red work, measuring 8ft 15in by 6ft 15in, shows the King with sword in hand and a butterfly on his shoulder.
Jonathan Yeo, who painted the monarch’s portrait, said he wanted to “minimise the visual distractions and allow people to connect with the human being underneath”
The royal family and Jonathan Yeo jointly shared the iconic painting on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday with lengthy note to describe the portrait’s significance, stating: “It was a privilege and pleasure to have been commissioned by The Drapers’ Company to paint this portrait of His Majesty The King, the first to be unveiled since his Coronation.
“When I started this project, His Majesty The King was still His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and much like the butterfly I’ve painted hovering over his shoulder, this portrait has evolved as the subject’s role in our public life has transformed.
