Monarch King Charles pays tribute to Prince William and Camilla during significant occasion
King Charles III's Artistic Tribute
King Charles III, our reigning monarch, commemorated a significant milestone in his rule by unveiling a stunning collection of artworks. Two years after his historic coronation at Westminster Abbey, these eye-catching masterpieces act as a testament to the unforgettable ceremony.
In an impressive display, Buckingham Palace shared a video featuring the King admiring the masterpieces himself. The culmination of five incredible artists' efforts, each painting critical moments from the coronation weekend, these artworks took months to bring to life.
The Prince of Wales played a significant part in the coronation ceremony. He kneeled before his father, vowing loyalty in a poignant moment forever immortalized by artist Eileen Hogan. Another notable portrait by Eileen Hogan was of Queen Camilla from the ceremony, which was also shared on the royal family's social media.
Prince William and Queen Camilla have been a rock of support for King Charles, especially during his cancer battle, which began in early 2024.
The artworks' revealing comes amidst Prince Harry's public call for reconciliation with his family following the rejection of his security appeal on Friday.
Behind the Scenes of the Commissioned Artworks
Four of the five contributing artists are alumni of the King's Royal Drawing School. Fraser Scarfe captured the spectacle outside Buckingham Palace, while Gideon Summerfield focused on the bustling crowds in Trafalgar Square. Inside Westminster Abbey, the solemnity of the coronation ceremony unfolding was captured by Phoebe Stannard, and Shana Lohrey captured the lively atmosphere at the coronation concert held at Windsor Castle. A contrasting visual take on the weekend’s events is provided by monochrome images in the collection [1].
One standout piece from the collection is Fraser Scarfe’s acrylic and oil work titled 'Saluting the crowds,' painted on 24 wooden panels. This breathtaking artwork beautifully encapsulates King Charles' grand procession in the Gold State Coach [1].
The Unveiling of State Portraits
In addition to the diverse commissioned artworks, official Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla were revealed on May 9, 2025, at the National Gallery. British artists Peter Kuhfeld and Paul Benney, respectively, created these official portraits, showcasing a formal and regal representation of the coronation [2][3][4].
Together, these captivating artworks and portraits serve as an extraordinary and captivating commemorative tribute to King Charles III’s coronation, capturing both the public grandeur and intimate moments of the event through diverse artistic styles and mediums.
- King Charles III, who recently unveiled a collection of artworks to commemorate his coronation, revealed that four out of the five contributing artists for these masterpieces are alumni of the King's Royal Drawing School.
- Prince William, a pillar of support for his father, King Charles, recently expressed his sentiments on the artworks unveiling, happening amidst Prince Harry's public call for reconciliation with his family.
- One of the artworks, Fraser Scarfe's 'Saluting the crowds,' is particularly noteworthy as it vividly captures King Charles III's grand procession in the Gold State Coach, showcasing a contrasting visual take on the coronation weekend's events.
- Prior to the unveiling of the commissioned artworks, official State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla were revealed by British artists Peter Kuhfeld and Paul Benney, respectively, at the National Gallery in May 2025.
