Royal fans have shared their vivid reactions to King Charles’ new portrait as the palace released a photograph of His Majesty in full military regalia to mark Armed Forces Day.
The portrait of Charles III was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand in Windsor Castle’s Grand Corridor in November last year and features him wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations.
Royal family fanatics were quick to praise the latest photo of the King on social media.
Commenting on the monarch’s looks on social platform X, formerly Twitter, one user said: ‘He looks good and it’s so vibrant. Love all the colours’, while a separate comment read: ‘New portrait of King Charles – the vibe is ‘regal and chill’.
Another said: ‘That’s tremendous’.
‘Now that is a portrait of a King!’, said another X account.
King Charles III sits for a portrait in the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. His Majesty, as Head of the Armed Forces, is wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations. His Majesty’s Field Marshal cap, white gloves and Field Marshal baton are placed on the table
King Charles’ first official portrait since the coronation painted by Jonathan Yeo on public display at Philip Mould Gallery in central London, Britain, last month
Social media users appeared to be bigger fans of Charles’ latest photos than his first official painted portrait since his Coronation, which was unveiled last month.
The painting, by the renowned artist Jonathan Yeo, shows the King against a red, fiery backdrop. A butterfly flutters around his shoulder, which Yeo said captured his ‘metamorphosis from Prince to King’.
Commenting on today’s new image, one fan said: ‘Wonderful portrait of King Charles. The red one was horrible’, in reference to Yeo’s painting.
The newly-released picture captures Charles wearing the collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter with the Sovereign’s Greater George, as well as the sash of the Royal Victorian Order.
He also had the Star of the Order of the Garter and the Star of the Order of the Thistle along with the Order of Merit, the Royal Victorian Chain, the Sovereign’s badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and a Medal Bar.
On the table, His Majesty’s Field Marshal cap could be seen along with a pair of white gloves and the Field Marshal baton.
Social media users appeared to have a positive reaction to the King’s latest portrait
Royal fans seemed to like the newest official photograph of Charles more than his first painting as ruling monarch which was released last month
The picture of Charles was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand in Windsor Castle’s Grand Corridor in November last year
Also today, a video of Queen Camilla was also released by Buckingham Palace, in which she thanks veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and their families.
In addition, she paid tribute to the military for ‘everything you do to protect this country of ours’.
And Camilla described the Armed Forces as a ‘source of inspiration, reassurance and pride’. Her message was filmed in the Clarence House Morning Room and produced by the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), of which the she is patron.
In her message to the military, the Queen said she was ‘deeply honoured to join you all on Armed Forces Day’.
She added: ‘Whether in this country or overseas, we celebrate the service of the men and women in our military and thank you all for everything you do to protect this country of ours.
‘We also remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of stability and peace around the world.’
Camilla then spoke about how she was in Normandy with the King on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
She said: ‘We were reminded of the incredible bravery of the Allied land, sea and air forces whose combined endeavours brought about the liberation of Western Europe and in whose debt we shall forever be.
Camilla added: ‘Eight decades later, I know that that same spirit and those same qualities remain much in evidence throughout our Armed Forces, as you undertake your duties in the face of a multitude of challenges and dangers.
‘In so doing, you not only protect these Isles, but also defend liberties way beyond these shores. Your determination, unrelenting efforts and selfless loyalty to each other and to the United Kingdom are as enduring as our gratitude.’
She also paid tribute to families who ‘keep the home fires burning’ while members of the military are deployed overseas.
Camilla continued: ‘As the proud daughter of an Army officer, I know something of the impact military life has on your loved ones – you too are heroes.
King Charles and Camilla at the event in Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6