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British Royals

History and modernity in new portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla

New portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla have been released just days before the Coronation.

In the images, taken in Buckingham Palace, Their Majesties are seen in front of a portrait of King George V, the founder of the House of Windsor.

Photo by Hugo Burnard/ Buckingham Palace

They were photographed in the Blue Drawing Room at the Palace. The portraits were taken by Hugo Burnard who took the Platinum Jubilee photos of Queen Elizabeth II, released on the eve of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her reign in June 2022.

Photo by Hugo Burnard/ Buckingham Palace

There is a nod to Her Late Majesty in the image as Queen Camilla is wearing a pair of pearl drop earrings that belonged to her mother in law. They also feature a ruby and sapphire.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are crowned on May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey.

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About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.