Overview

• The portraits, painted by Peter Kuhfeld and Paul Benney, commemorate King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s 2023 coronation.
• King Charles is depicted in coronation regalia, standing beside the illuminated Imperial State Crown, with sunlight emphasizing the crown’s prominence.
• Queen Camilla’s portrait features her in a photorealistic powder blue silk dress, positioned against a subdued teal background with a crown and robe nearby.
• Art historians and the public have noted symbolic elements, with interpretations suggesting themes of transition, legacy, and personal identity.
• The paintings are on view at the National Gallery until June 5, 2025, after which they will be permanently installed in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room.