King Charles' First Official Portrait Ignites Art World Debate

Jonathan Yeo's painting, featuring bold red tones and symbolic elements, has drawn mixed reactions from critics and the public.

The portrait, unveiled at Buckingham Palace, shows King Charles in military uniform with a monarch butterfly on his shoulder.
Artist Jonathan Yeo spent three years on the painting, meeting Charles multiple times between 2021 and 2023.
Critics are divided on the use of red, with some seeing it as a nod to imperialism and others as a dramatic artistic choice.
King Charles suggested the inclusion of the butterfly, symbolizing metamorphosis and his environmental advocacy.
The portrait is displayed at the Philip Mould Gallery in London and has sparked extensive discussion on social media.