Since the coronation of King Edward VII, in 1902, coronation portrait photographs have also been released – the King’s, by Hugo Burnand, appeared in 2023 – in advance of the painted portraits.

The portrait, the first official one of Charles, 75, since his May 2023 coronation, was painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo — and it's dividing fans with its dramatic depiction of the king.

King Charles III painted by Jonathan Yeo to mark the king's 50th year, pictured on May 14, 2024, at Buckingham Palace. The portrait has been targeted by protesters.

The red background left some feeling unsettled. “I’m sorry but his portrait looks like he’s in hell,” one Instagram users commented on the royal family's account.

The portrait, which is approximately 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 feet, will be on display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London from May 16 to June 14. From the end of August, it will be displayed at Drapers ...

Yeo, 53, shared on the Thursday, May 24, episode of Hello magazine’s “ A Right Royal Podcast ” that Charles saw a mostly finished version of the portrait last year and gave polite approval.

King Charles III ’s new royal portrait has fans drawing pointed comparisons to Jonathan Yeo’ s divisive painting. A new photograph of Charles, 75, was released on Saturday, June 29.

LONDON, UK — King Charles III has unveiled the first portrait of the monarch completed since he assumed the throne, a vivid image that depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards ...

LONDON, UK — King Charles III has unveiled the first portrait of the monarch completed since he assumed the throne, a vivid image that depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards ...

The portrait, which is approximately 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 feet, will be on display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London from May 16 to June 14. From the end of August, it will be displayed at Drapers ...