State Portraits Hung in Buckingham Palace
Their Majesties' State Portraits are unveiled in the iconic Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.
In celebration of Their Majesties’ Coronation in 2023, two new State Portraits have been unveiled in the iconic Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. These incredible artworks, now on display as part of the Summer Opening of the State Rooms, offer a fresh look at royal tradition through the eyes of two celebrated artists personally chosen by The King and Queen: Peter Kuhfeld and Paul S Benney.
A state portrait is typically commissioned directly from the monarch to commemorate their coronation. Conventional British state portraits from the Middle Ages until today, feature unmistakable symbols of monarchy, such as the Imperial State Crown and the coronation robes worn during the ceremony.
Join Anna Reynolds, Surveyor of The King's Pictures, as she takes a closer look at Their Majesties' newly commissioned State Portraits.
State Portraits Hung in Buckingham Palace | Discover the history of State Portraiture Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
