King Charles' New Portrait Sparks Mixed Reactions

The vivid red painting by Jonathan Yeo has been both praised as modern and criticized for its intense color palette.

The portrait, commissioned by the Drapers’ Company, celebrates Charles’s 50 years as a member.
Artist Jonathan Yeo used the Welsh Guards' bright-red uniform as inspiration for the background hue.
Social media reactions range from admiration to comparisons with fictional villains and historical controversies.
The painting includes a butterfly, symbolizing Charles's environmental advocacy and personal transformation.
The portrait will be on public display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London from May 16 to June 14.