King Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled their Coronation State Portraits that are now on display at the National Gallery. The paintings reveal the historic and personal choices that they made in their wardrobe for the Coronation.Â
Created by artist Peter Kuhfeld, His Majesty’s formal portrait includes several indications of his position as Monarch. The Imperial State Crown, only worn at Coronations and at the State Opening of Parliament, is on display beside The King.Â
The viewer can also clearly see his Robe of State, an outer robe of scarlet velvet that is lined with ermine. The Monarch wears the Robe of State when entering Westminster Abbey, and the Robe of Estate when leaving.Â
King Charles is wearing his Royal Navy uniform in the portrait, the uniform that he chose to wear for his coronation.
Queen Camilla’s portrait also highlights her choice of attire for the coronation. The viewer can see her Robe of Estate, as well. This is the purple robe worn to leave Westminster Abbey. However, her ivory silk gown from Bruce Oldfield is front and centre- the silver and gold embroidery work has been captured beautifully in the portrait.Â
The Queen’s crown is also beside her in her coronation portrait. Now known as Queen Camilla’s Crown, it was originally created for Queen Mary in 1911.
