The King and Queen have unveiled the Coronation State portraits, an official record of the moment they were crowned.
All monarchs and consorts have Coronation portraits and Their Majesties revealed theirs for the first time on the second anniversary of the ceremony.
The paintings were shown at the National Gallery but they form part of the Royal Collection.
King Charles has been painted by Peter Kuhfeld and is shown in a traditional pose, with the Imperial State Crown on a table to his right hand side. The King wears naval uniform in the portrait along with his red Robe of State. He is depicted inside the Throne Room of St. James’ Palace.
Queen Camilla’s portrait is by Paul S. Benney who shows Her Majesty against a neutral green backdrop with her Crown, originally that of Queen Mary, on a table to her left. The Queen is in her Coronation gown with great emphasis on the personalised embroidery that decorates it and she wears the Coronation necklace. She wears her purple Robe of Estate.
The artists were personally chosen by The King and Queen.
The portraits will be on show at the National Gallery until June 6 when they will be moved to their permanent home in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. They will be among the star displays when the Palace opens its doors to visitors in July.
