The King and Queen Official Engagements, CC entries Part 3 December 28, 2023 to

[PrincessOfPeace]

King Charles has unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since The Coronation, painted by renowned artist Jonathan Yeo.

The portrait was commissioned in 2020 to celebrate the then Prince of Wales's 50 years as a member of The Drapers' Company.

The portrait depicts His Majesty wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975.

The canvas was carefully considered to fit within the architecture of Drapers' Hall and the context of the paintings it will eventually hang alongside. Report by Matthew Covell.

[PrincessOfPeace]

The King held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

The King, Freeman, the Worshipful Company of Drapers, accompanied by The Queen, this afternoon received Mr Thomas Harris (Master) at Buckingham Palace when His Majesty unveiled a portrait which had been commissioned by the Worshipful Company.

 - Court Circular || 14 May 2024

[TLLK]

King Charles has unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since The Coronation, painted by renowned artist Jonathan Yeo.

The portrait was commissioned in 2020 to celebrate the then Prince of Wales's 50 years as a member of The Drapers' Company.

The portrait depicts His Majesty wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975.

The canvas was carefully considered to fit within the architecture of Drapers' Hall and the context of the paintings it will eventually hang alongside. Report by Matthew Covell.

I have admit that I  don't really care for this portrait.  It's on par with the Danish royal family's strange one that was focused on CP Christian.

[PrincessOfPeace]

Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London ahead of attending a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire. Report by Matthew Covell.

[Curryong]

I have admit that I  don't really care for this portrait.  It's on par with the Danish royal family's strange one that was focused on CP Christian.

I think the King's face is well done. The rest of it, ??? However, I suppose it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of it. Apparently King Charles found it 'striking' and joked about the butterfly the artist painted on his shoulder. I do think that another background, maybe a dark blue hue might have made a difference.

[Blue Clover]

I love the painting—perfect portrait of King Charles.

[PrincessOfPeace]

The King, as Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, with The Queen, Grand Master, drove to St Paul's Cathedral this morning to attend a Service of the Order.

Their Majesties were received at the foot of the Cathedral Steps by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and at the Great West Door by the Dean of St Paul's, the Chapter, the Bishop of London (Prelate of the Order) and the Lay Officials of the Order.

His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The King and Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Creative Industries.

The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Gloucester were present.

His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Band of the Royal Marines Collingwood played selections of music during the afternoon.

Later the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.

 - Court Circular || 15 May 2024