After seven decades of seeing the famous portrait of Elizabeth II hanging in public buildings, the new official portrait photograph of King Charles III has been unveiled that will hang in public buildings in the years to come.
The portrait is intended for display in public buildings, such as government offices, courts and schools.
The picture was taken by Hugo Burnand, who also took official portrait photos of the King and Queen at the Coronation.
In the new photo King Charles III is wearing a Royal Navy uniform, and an array of official medals and decorations. The monarch is the Commander-In-Chief of the British Armed Forces.
Before becoming King, Charles served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
The government says it hopes many public bodies such as schools will accept the offer of a free framed portrait.
It also clarified that the portrait is not intended to replace any photographs of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Instead the government suggests the new portrait should be hung alongside any older portraits.
The portrait is intended for display in public buildings, such as government offices, courts and schools.
The picture was taken by Hugo Burnand, who also took official portrait photos of the King and Queen at the Coronation.
In the new photo King Charles III is wearing a Royal Navy uniform, and an array of official medals and decorations. The monarch is the Commander-In-Chief of the British Armed Forces.
Before becoming King, Charles served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
The government says it hopes many public bodies such as schools will accept the offer of a free framed portrait.
It also clarified that the portrait is not intended to replace any photographs of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Instead the government suggests the new portrait should be hung alongside any older portraits.
