Coronation of King Charles III - 6 May 2023

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It’s growing on me. This interesting interview with the artist gives some insight into his thinking.

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King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo

Queen Camilla is said to have looked at the painting and told the artist: "Yes, you've got him."
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He deliberately minimized the visual distractions in his portrait to "allow people to connect with the human being underneath".
There's a great deal of sympathy for the King, Yeo adds. The portrait "reflects exactly who he is, everything he represents and what he's been through".
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The portrait was commissioned by the Drapers' Company, the City of London livery company which has been collecting royal portraits for centuries.
His painting will go up in Drapers' Hall in London surrounded by "a dozen other fabulous, similarly huge portraits of Queen Victoria and various other kings and queens".
 

"Royal Family ​

will postpone public engagements ​

that distract from election campaign, ​

Buckingham Palace announces.​


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The Palace said
Their Majesties send their
'sincere apologies'
to anyone who may be affected by the decision.

Buckingham Palace spokesperson said:

'Following the Prime Minister's statement this afternoon
calling a General Election (4th July),
the Royal Family will,
in accordance with normal procedure,
postpone engagements that may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign'.

The King could be set for the third prime minister of his reign."

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Royal Family to halt public engagements that distract from election

The royal family is to postpone engagements 'which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign', Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Dotta said:
It resembles another modern portrait by
Justin Mortimer

"The Queen"

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"The Queen
is a 1997 portrait by the English painter Justin Mortimer of Queen Elizabeth II.

The portrait was commissioned by the Royal Society of the Arts to mark their 50th anniversary of association with the Queen,
and hangs in their headquarters.

It was officially unveiled in May 1998.

The portrait was initially displayed to the public for five days in January 1998 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London."

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The Queen (Justin Mortimer portrait) - Wikipedia

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They must have brought Picasso up from the grave! :p
 

Exhibition of Year's Best Press Photos​


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Prince Louis pretends to fly a plane while on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping of the Colour alongside Princess Anne, Prince George (who is yawning!), Princess Kate, Prince William and Princess Charlotte :)


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King Charles III, seated in St Edward's Chair, also known as the Coronation Chair, is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. The King is holding The Sovereign's Sceptre with the Dove, in his left hand


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King Charles III is pictured leaving Westminster Abbey after being crowned in a ceremony on May 6, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II


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Britain's King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, and Britain's Queen Camilla, wearing the George IV State Diadem, process through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on November 7


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Hundreds of King's Guard troops amass on the parade ground outside Buckingham Palace as they take part in The Brigade Major's Review - a private rehearsal for Trooping of the Colour


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Year's best press photos are revealed in stunning exhibition

The British Press Photographers' Association revealed the collection for its annual 'Assignments' exhibition, which celebrates the best of press photography from its members.
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"King Charles bank notes enter circulation today -​

here are the first ​

£5, £10, £20 and £50 ​

serial numbers to hunt for​

that could be worth a fortune.​


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New bank notes featuring King Charles III will enter circulation for the first time from today.

The new polymer notes replace those featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II
and are the culmination of an extraordinary feat of design,
logistics and planning 10 years in the making.

King Charles III will be only the second monarch to appear on Bank of England bank notes, the first being Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.

Although the notes that enter circulation on 5 June 2024
will feature a new portrait of the monarch,
the reverse side of each note remains unchanged.

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King Charles was presented with the new bank notes by Bank of England Govenor Andrew Bailey and Sarah John, the bank of England's Chief Cashier."

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Look out for these King Charles £5, £10 and £20 note serial numbers

New bank notes featuring King Charles III will enter circulation for the first time today - here are the codes of the very first printed.
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dotr said:
people.com

Kate Middleton Joins Royal Family on Buckingham Palace Balcony at Trooping the Colour

Kate Middleton appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour, marking her first public appearance in six months amid her treatment for cancer
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Both those men in Red, were such heart throbs to teens throughout the world in their younger days.
Now we secto focus more on the women.
And I still think so much about Diana.
Sorry to rain on the big parade.


edit: typo
 

"Princess Anne ​

is in hospital after suffering​

'minor injuries and concussion'​

following incident on Gatcombe Park estate.​


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Princess Anne
has been injured by a horse and rushed to hospital
where she is being treated for concussion and minor injuries to her head.

The King's 73-year-old sister, an Olympic horsewoman,
was walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire yesterday when she was hurt.

is understood that she was taking an evening stroll with horses nearby when she was hurt.

The Princess Royal was left with minor wounds to the head,
and her medical team are understood to believe these are consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs.

But due to the concussion sustained by the Princess,
precise details of the accident are unable to be ascertained at the moment.

An air ambulance was flown to the scene
but not required to take HRH to hospital.

The royal was given treatment before being taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation,
with Sir Tim by her side."

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Princess Anne is in hospital after suffering 'injuries and concussion'

Princess Anne has suffered 'minor injuries and concussion' after an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate last night and remains in hospital, Buckingham Palace announced today.
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"How 'hardest working royal'​

Anne ​

has played a key role in propping up ​

Charles' slimmed-down monarchy ​

as King and Kate battle cancer -​

and what it could mean for the Royal Family now she's in hospital."​


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How Anne has played a key role as King and Kate battle cancer

The Princess Royal, 73, is now facing her own health battle after being hospitalised with minor injuries to her head and concussion following an incident on her Gatcombe Park estate.
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