King Charles III has unveiled his first completed portrait since his coronation in May 2023. The vivid image, painted by Jonathan Yeo, depicts the monarch in the uniform of the Welsh Guards and prominently features shades of red. The portrait has sparked global reactions, with some expressing surprise at the bold color choice. Author Alexander Larman commented that he would question Yeo about the intense red hues if he were King Charles.
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'It's not the kind of thing I'd want to have on my wall.' Author Alexander Larman says if he was King Charles, he would be asking Jonathan Yeo why his recent portrait is SO red. https://t.co/ozTuGNeN3Z
King Charles' first official portrait since his May 2023 coronation raised eyebrows around the world. https://t.co/TMgMIdR13g
What’s red, red, and red all over? We spoke with Jonathan Yeo about the reaction to his official portrait of King Charles III. https://t.co/NWGKE3S6Kj
King Charles III unveiled his first completed portrait since the coronation, a vivid image in reds depicting the monarch in the uniform of the Welsh Guards. https://t.co/sORkntYGne