In pictures: Painted portraits of Queen Elizabeth II

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QuoteThe Queen unveils new portrait to mark six decades' patronage of the British Red Cross: Photo

During a special ceremony at Windsor Castle on Friday, Her Majesty The Queen unveiled a brand new portrait of herself to celebrate six decades' patronage of the British Red Cross.

The Queen, who is the longest serving patron of the charity, looked delighted as the new artwork by Henry Ward was revealed. This is the first time The Queen has been depicted in a portrait as the patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas.

The new portrait contains imagery which highlights the long-standing relationship between the Royal Family and Red Cross. It includes a bust of Henry Dunant, who founded the Red Cross, and the jewels of Queen Alexandra, who signed the petition for the granting of the British Red Cross Royal Charter before it was it was presented to her husband King Edward VII.

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