King Charles continued his busy week of events by attending a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire with Queen Camilla at St Paul's Cathedral in London today.
King Charles continued his busy week of events by attending a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire with Queen Camilla in London today.
And on Monday he officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to his son Prince William on a visit to its base in Middle Wallop, Hampshire. Read More Queen Camilla pledges not to buy any more fur in latest Palace move away from animal products - after foie gras banned, holy oil for anointing the King was 'cruelty-free' and Coronation roll produced on paper for the first time But the award now recognises the work of people from all walks of life with well-known honours such as MBEs and OBEs, as well as Knighthoods and Damehoods.
The service comes one day after the King unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since the coronation, which includes one detail Charles suggested should be added. A butterfly is hovering over the King's shoulder in the portrait, which was added in by Yeo at Charles's suggestion.
Read More Is Charles' portrait a warning about the future of the monarchy? How artist behind King's fiery painting used the red of the Welsh Guards and an endangered butterfly to 'tell multiple stories' He said the King 'couldn't be more lively' and was 'very easy company' during their sittings, adding: 'He kind of makes you laugh and asks lots of questions, and he's interested in art as well so there's always lots to talk about.
The Royal Cypher of King Charles III is pictured on the uniform of a member of His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms at the service in London todayKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morningScenes outside the service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's todayThe canvas size - approximately eight-and-a-half by six-and-a-half feet when framed - was carefully considered to fit within the...
'When I started this project, His Majesty The King was still His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and much like the butterfly I've painted hovering over his shoulder, this portrait has evolved as the subject's role in our public life has transformed. At Buckingham Palace yesterday, the King and Queen were met by The Master of The Drapers' Company Tom Harris and Past Master William Charnley.
Mr Mould said monarchy is about 'continuity, a touch of divinity' and modern art is 'edgy' and added that it is 'difficult to pull off both' but that Yeo has done it. Members of His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms stand on duty during a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's todayKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morningKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morningIt was the first investiture ceremony carried out by the King for five months, and his first since being diagnosed with cancer in...
The archbishop conducted the service for the coronation and had the momentous task of anointing and crowning the King and Queen. Mr Welby said being part of such a hugely historical moment was 'surreal', adding: 'You sort of keep thinking you're going to wake up.' He said: 'We have already done the archaeology, so the site is prepared. We have plans which the King has seen.
Charles - who became the inaugural holder of the title 32 years ago - met with his eldest son in a rare joint official engagement at the Middle Wallop base to transfer the role.King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morningKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morning
He said: 'I do hope you'll go from strength to strength in the future with the Prince of Wales as your new Colonel-in-Chief.He unveiled a plaque commemorating an Apache AH Mk.1 going on display, the first of its kind to be installed at a UK museum.
He was presented with gifts on behalf of the corps - a tartan scarf for the prince, a wrap for his wife Kate and three wooden helicopter models for each of the couple's children.Kensington Palace posted two images of the prince during his military service on X, showing a young William in 1998 and 2009 - standing next to a helicopter in one picture and smiling at the controls in another.
Meanwhile, animal rights group Peta revealed today that Camilla had pledged to buy no new fur products for her wardrobe.
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