A new official portrait of King Charles has raised eyebrows around the globe. His entire body is swathed in a sea of crimson and it almost appears that his face is floating. READ MORE | King Charles back in action: Royal recovery sparks cautious optimism“To me, it gives the message the monarchy is going up in flames or the king is burning in hell,” wrote one commentator on the royal family’s Instagram account. At the unveiling, Yeo joked that if Charles did not like it, his head would be on the line. Charles’ wife, Queen Camilla, gave it her seal of approval telling Yeo, “Yes, you’ve got him.”Yeo said it had been an honour to paint the king.

Source: New York Times May 16, 2024 12:06 UTC