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New Portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla Unveiled for Tatler Cover

Phillip Butah's painting, commissioned to mark the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary, has drawn social media reactions over its likeness to the King.

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Overview

  • Tatler's June 2025 cover features a new portrait of King Charles III and Queen Camilla by artist Phillip Butah, commemorating their 20th wedding anniversary.
  • The painting, based on a 2024 photograph by Millie Pilkington in Buckingham Palace’s garden, is described as an informal and celebratory depiction of the couple.
  • Phillip Butah, who first met King Charles in 1998 after winning a royal art competition, was also selected as the official tour artist for the 2023 Kenya state visit.
  • The portrait has sparked mixed reactions online, with some social media users questioning the accuracy of King Charles's likeness in the artwork.
  • This marks the first time a painted portrait of the King and Queen together has been featured on a magazine cover, according to Butah.