A new portrait of the Princess of Wales has attracted plenty of attention.
The painting of Catherine features on the front cover of the new edition of Tatler.
It’s the work of artist Hannah Uzor who spoke of her admiration for the Princess as the painting was revealed, telling the magazine that ”she carries herself with such dignity, elegance and grace.’’
There were no sittings for the portrait – Catherine remains at home while she undergoes preventative chemotherapy following the discovery of cancer cells after major abdominal surgery earlier this year.
Instead, Hannah Uzor, used photographs of the Princess to inspire her work.
The finished result has had a mixed reaction. The Princess of Wales is shown in gala dress, in a white gown and tiara similar to those worn for several recent State Banquets. Some comments have noted that the dress is well represented but that the face of the Princess isn’t an exact replica.
However, speaking of the creative process which led to the portrait, Hannah Uzor said capturing Catherine’s expression was among her priorities and she always tried to show the layers of any subject’s personality.
She also said she had a strong indication of Catherine’s priorities, saying ”I sense with her the joy of motherhood.”
This is the third in a trio of portraits commissioned by Tatler to depict the Royal Family. In 2022, Oluwole Omofemi painted Queen Elizabeth II for the cover of the magazine to mark the Platinum Jubilee. In 2023, Sarah Knights depicted King Charles III in a cover marking his Coronation.
The July edition of Tatler is on sale now.
