Overview

• The portraits, painted by Peter Kuhfeld and Paul S. Benney, were revealed in the National Gallery's Central Hall on May 6, 2025.
• King Charles sat for five portrait sittings and Queen Camilla for six, showcasing their personal involvement in the artistic process.
• The paintings will remain on public display at the National Gallery until June 5, after which they will be relocated to Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room as part of the Royal Collection.
• The unveiling coincided with the reopening of the refurbished Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, where Their Majesties met participants in the gallery's outreach education programme.
• This event continues a 400-year royal tradition of commissioning state portraits, linking heritage with contemporary cultural engagement.