The first portrait of King Charles III since his coronation was unveiled by artist Jonathan Yeo in the blue drawing room at Buckingham Palace on May 14 in London. Commissioned in 2020, the portrait celebrates the King’s 50 years as a member of The Drapers’ Company, a milestone reached in 2022. The artwork portrays Charles donning the uniform of the Welsh Guards, a regiment where he has served as Regimental Colonel since 1975, symbolizing his enduring commitment to service. The choice of red as a dominate color caused a torrent of discussion on social media and surged among the top searches via Google Trends.
See photos of the ceremony below.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.
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First Official Portrait of King Charles III Since Coronation Unveiled
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III unveils his first portrait since his coronation with artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2024, in London.