Countdown to the coronation
New portrait of Charles and Camilla is here
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace.
© instagram/theroyalfamily/Hugo Burnand
Charles is crowned on May 6th. The palace has now released a new portrait of the king and his wife Camilla.
A few days before the coronation, the British royal family has released new photos of King Charles III. (74) and his wife Camilla (75). The royals said on social media of a portrait of the couple: “One week to go! As Their Majesties’ coronation draws near, a new picture of the King and Queen Consort has been shared in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace. Taken by Hugo Burnand.” It’s not Burnand’s first time working for the royal family. He has also photographed the weddings of Charles and Camilla in 2005 and Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, in 2011.
Blue outfits for Charles and Camilla
According to the Daily Mail, Charles wears in the new picture a blue suit from Anderson & Sheppard and a blue tie and white shirt from Turnbull & Asser. Camilla is seen in a blue wool coat dress by label Fiona Clare. She also donned a set of pearl earrings from the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), embellished with sapphire and ruby gemstones. Charles’ wife also presents a pearl necklace from her private collection in the portrait.
Two other photos that the palace published, according to British media reports, show Charles and Camilla individually. The king is seated in a chair with gilded wood and light blue silk upholstery from 1829. Camilla sat in a similar chair for her photo, the upholstered chair is said to date from 1812.
A weekend of celebrations
The coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla will take place at London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6th. About 2,000 guests are invited. The coronation weekend also includes a big concert at Windsor Castle as well as numerous street festivals and other events. The British also get a public holiday.