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The unveiling of King Charles III's first official portrait since his coronation by artist Jonathan Yeo has sparked controversy. The portrait, featuring a red background, has received mixed reviews, with some praising its humanity while others criticize it as bad art, breaking royal tradition and sparking social media roasts.

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Criticism of King Charles' official portrait: "Ominous, satanic, creepy, and banal at best."

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The recently unveiled official portrait of King Charles III has sparked mixed reactions from the public and media outlets alike. The painting, created by renowned artist Jonathan Yeo, features the monarch with a striking and rather unconventional color palette, dominated by shades of red and orange. While some critics have praised the portrait for its boldness and interpretation of the king's deep humanity [8], others have been less complimentary, likening the image to a fiery depiction or a monstrosity [11]. The portrait's unusual aesthetic has drawn comparisons to various pop culture references, with internet users drawing similarities to "Hell" and the villainous character Vigo from "Ghostbusters 2" [15, 31].

Photographer William Williams, known for his work with the royal family, commented on the portrait, expressing his surprise at the divisive reactions it has received [4]. Social media platforms have been abuzz with funny and mocking reactions, ultimately leading the portrait to be "absolutely roasted" and described as off-putting by some [5, 6, 13, 27].

Despite the polarizing opinions, the portrait was unveiled at Buckingham Palace in a ceremony attended by King Charles III himself, marking a significant moment as he continues his cancer treatment [26]. The unveiling of this portrait, the king's first since his coronation, has certainly captured the attention of royal fans, art enthusiasts, and the general public, sparking lively discussions about the role of art in representing monarchy and tradition [19, 22, 32].

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Buckingham Palace reveals first official portrait painting of King Charles III

euronews - 73 days ago - The first official portrait painting of Britain's King Charles III has been revealed by Buckingham Palace. Artist Jonathan Yeo says the painting, like the subject, has evolved over time.

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/05/15/buckingham-palace-reveals-first-official-portrait-painting-of-king-charles-iii

New King Charles portrait, with ‘blood-red palette,’ sparks mixed reaction

Global News - 73 days ago - The piece, which was unveiled by King Charles and Queen Camilla, has elicited strong reactions from art critics, royal watchers and the broader public.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10497965/king-charles-portrait-reactions/

Official King Charles Portrait Unveiled to Mixed Reaction 

Independent Journal Review - 73 days ago - People were seeing red after the first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation was unveiled Tuesday. Some

https://ijr.com/official-king-charles-portrait-unveiled-to-mixed-reaction/

King Charles' official portrait sparks mixed reactions

MSNBC - 73 days ago - King Charles' first official portrait, by artist Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to divided reactions.

https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/king-charles-portrait-reactions-jonathan-yeo-rcna152352

About That New King Charles Portrait . . . | National Review

National Review - 73 days ago - Jonathan Yeo may be talented, but both his taste and judgment leave a lot to be desired.

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/about-that-new-king-charles-portrait/

More Royal Satanic Panic! This Time Over King Charles -- LOOK! 

Perez Hilton - 73 days ago - King Charles III has unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation, but, uhhh, it might've been a royal flop! On Tuesday, Charles and Queen

https://perezhilton.com/king-charles-portrait-controversy-satan-devil/

King Charles's First Official Portrait Since Coronation Is Sparking Controversy

InStyle - 73 days ago - King Charles has revealed his first official portrait since his coronation, painted by artist Jonathan Yeo. See the portrait here.

https://www.instyle.com/king-charles-first-official-portrait-coronation-8648784

King Charles III Unveils First Official Portrait Since Coronation, Receives Mixed Response

Time - 73 days ago - King Charles III has unveiled the first portrait of the monarch completed since his coronation. Reaction from the public has been mixed.

https://time.com/6978303/king-charles-iii-new-official-portrait-public-response/

King Charles III’s First Portrait Since Coronation Is Getting Panned

Artnews - 73 days ago - The painting of King Charles III, by Jonathan Yeo, is being critiqued for its blood-red color palette.

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/king-charles-iii-first-portait-since-coronation-panned-bad-art-critics-1234706867/

King Charles started sitting for new official portrait when he was still Prince of Wales

nationalpostcom - 73 days ago - The painting marks the first official portrait of Charles since his coronation last year

https://nationalpost.com/news/royals/king-charles-official-portrait

New red-hued portrait of King Charles draws mixed reaction

cbcca - 73 days ago - The first portrait of King Charles since his coronation, a 2.6-metre-by-two-metre work by British artist Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled this week in London.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/king-charles-portrait-1.7204691

King Charles III's bright red official portrait raises eyebrows

CBS News - 73 days ago - Britain's monarch King Charles III has unveiled the first official portrait done of him since his coronation, to mixed reviews.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/king-charles-iii-portrait-jonathan-yeo-bright-red-gets-mixed-reviews/

Creepy: Mirrored image of King Charles' new portrait 'reveals face of Baphomet'

WND - 73 days ago - The unveiling of King Charles III’s first official portrait since his coronation has taken an unexpected and unsettling turn.

https://www.wnd.com/2024/05/creepy-mirrored-image-king-charles-new-portrait-reveals-baphomet-face/

King Charles unveils first official portrait since coronation

The Globe and Mail - 73 days ago - Jonathan Yeo began the portrait more than a year before Charles became king, with a sitting at the then-Prince of Wales’ Highgrove estate in June 2021

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-king-charles-unveils-first-official-portrait-since-coronation/

CREEPY: Mirrored Image of King Charles III’s New Portrait Allegedly Reveals Baphomet Face

The Gateway Pundit - 73 days ago - The unveiling of King Charles III’s first official portrait since his coronation has taken an unexpected and unsettling turn.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/creepy-people-horrified-as-mirrored-image-king-charles/

King Charles III portrait unveiled

Boston Globe - 73 days ago - The painting by artist Jonathan Yeo captures the king with his hands clasped atop the hilt of his sword and a butterfly flitting above his right shoulder.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/15/world/king-charles-iii-portrait/

King Charles' artist Jonathan Yeo explains why he used red for divisive portrait

Hello Magazine - 73 days ago - The painting was unveiled by the monarch at Buckingham Palace

https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/553095/king-charles-artist-explains-why-he-used-red-portrait/

New King Charles Portrait Sparks Backlash for ‘Blood-Red’ Palette

Artnet News - 73 days ago - The painting by Jonathan Yeo has split public opinion.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/king-charles-portrait-2487305

El nuevo y llamativo retrato de Carlos III que ha provocado la división de la opinión pública británica

Hola - 73 days ago - Una obra realizada por el artista Jonathan Yeo y de la que se podrá disfrutar hasta el 14 de junio en Drapers' Hall (Londres)

https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_inglesa/20240515253983/rey-carlos-iii-nuevo-retrato-polemico/

King Charles’ First Official Portrait Breaks Royal Tradition

Bustle - 73 days ago - On May 14, the first official portrait of King Charles III was unveiled by artist Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace, and the painting breaks royal tradition.

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/king-charles-portrait-breaks-royal-tradition

Ominous Official Portrait of King Charles Panned as Banal at Best, Satanic at Worst

Breitbart News Network - 73 days ago - The first official portrait of King Charles III since his ascension to the Throne has been criticised by the public and critics alike.

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/05/15/ominous-official-portrait-of-king-charles-panned-as-banal-at-best-satanic-at-worst/