Read previewThe first official portrait of King Charles III was released on Tuesday — just over a year after his coronation on May 6, 2023.
The portrait, painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled by the king at Buckingham Palace.
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Steeped in shades of red, the portrait threw Charles for a bit of a loop when he first saw it in its "half-done state," Yeo told the BBC Tuesday.
AdvertisementLike most official royal paintings, Yeo's interpretation of Charles contains several hidden details and subtle nods to the monarch's role as the head of state in the UK, his royal lineage, and his personal passions.
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