King Charles’ Official Portrait Released! Take A Glimpse Into First Official Portraits Of His Majesty and Queen Camilla In Its Glory-SEE PICS!
Britain witnessed a special Bank Holiday weekend to mark the King’s Coronation and this was reported to be one of the most historic events in 70 years
Buckingham Palace finally unveiled the first official portrait of King Charles III after his coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. The new monarch of the United Kingdom looked resplendent in his royal regalia to round off the monarch's extraordinary Coronation weekend, reported DailyMail.
On May 6, 2023, the King and Queen pledged to rededicate their lives to serve as the King called the nation's support throughout the historic celebrations 'the greatest possible Coronation gift'. ALSO READ | King Charles III Coronation: From Schedule To Live Stream Time In India; Here’s All You Need To Know About Historic Crowning of British Monarch
The first official portrait of His Majesty The King following his Coronation on 6th May.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 8, 2023
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As the festivities concluded over the weekend, King Charles issued a written message, saying: 'We thank you, each and everyone.'
Britain witnessed a special Bank Holiday weekend to mark the King’s Coronation and this was reported to be one of the most historic events in 70 years, since the crowning of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Among the official portraits, one of them was of King Charles, who was captured in his full regalia, wearing the Imperial State Crown, holding the Orb and Sceptre with Cross.
As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 8, 2023
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The official portraits also showed King Charles III and Queen Camilla in all their majesty in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, and surrounded by their fellow 'working royals'. They can be seen both separately and together, both the very picture of calm dignity despite the strain of the day, reported DailyMail. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II Death: Buckingham Palace Unveils FIRST PIC Of Queen's FINAL Resting Place With Prince Philip-PHOTO INSIDE!
As per the official portraits, King Charles can be seen holding the Sovereign's Sceptre in his right hand with Cross featuring the magnificent Cullinan I diamond and in his left The Sovereign's Orb. This represented his power which is supposedly derived from God.
These pictures echoed the famous 1953 coronation portrait of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. One of the official portraits saw Charles being seated and wearing the Imperial State Crown.
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