Buckingham Palace has shared the first official portraits from King Charles’ historic coronation, which took place last weekend. The photographs show King Charles and Queen Camilla in full regalia, with working members of the Royal Family posing alongside them.
The picture depicts King Charles wearing the Imperial State Crown, a purple regal tunic, and the Robe of Estate, while Queen Camilla is wearing Queen Mary’s Crown and a lengthy embroidered Robe of Estate. The Prince and Princess of Wales stand to their immediate left, with the Princess wearing an Alexandra McQueen dress and a leaf embroidery headpiece by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. Princess Anne, in military dress, stands on the other side of King Charles.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also appear in the portraits, flanking Princess Alexandra, the late Queen Elizabeth’s cousin. The Duke of Kent and the Gloucesters are also included in the image captured by Hugo Burnand.
According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, Princess Anne’s proximity to King Charles is significant and shows that the King appreciates and will rely on her. In addition, Fitzwilliams describes Anne as experienced and hard-working, with a deep knowledge of the workings of the Royal Family.
The portraits of the working royals signify those on whom the King can depend, with absentees being notable for their absence. Fitzwilliams point out that the solo picture of King Charles is forceful and portrays an experienced monarch who knows his mind. In contrast, Queen Camilla appears more relaxed and comfortable wearing the crown in her solo portrait than in Westminster Abbey.
These official portraits offer a glimpse into the historic coronation of King Charles and the Royal Family’s members who played important roles during his reign.
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