The future kings! New coronation portrait shows King Charles posing with heirs Prince William and George
In the picture King Charles, Prince William and Prince George. Photograph:( X )
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On May 6, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch of Britain. The last king who ruled Britain was George VI, Queen Elizabeth's father. After the death of King George VI, Elizabeth II became queen, reigning for more than 70 years, until her death on September 8, 2022. After the death of his beloved mother, King Charles succeeded to the throne.
On May 6, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch of Britain. The last king who ruled Britain was George VI, Queen Elizabeth's father. After the death of King George VI, Elizabeth II became queen, reigning for more than 70 years, until her death on September 8, 2022. After the death of his beloved mother, King Charles succeeded to the throne.
Days after the official portrait of King Charles III was unveiled, the palace has now released some more photos from the historic coronation.
On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a new photo that was all about Britain's new line of succession. The picture showed the newly crowned King Charles with his son Prince William, the first heir to the throne, and William's elder son Prince George, the second heir to the throne.
The picture, taken in the throne room of the palace, showed the monarch sitting on the royal chair. King Charles is wearing the Robe of Estate, the Imperial State Crown and holding the Orb and Sceptre with Cross. William is standing on one side, and George, 9, on the other.
The Prince of Wales was wearing the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards. Little Prince, who was one of the Pages of Honour at his grandfather's coronation, is wearing his red uniform.
Talking about the momentous picture, photographer Hugo Burnand told Hello! magazine that it was "important to take this picture."
"I did a lot of research in the archives of past coronations, and I didn't see any previous pictures of the line of succession," he explained. "While we have seen pictures of the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George, never have we seen them in the throne room with all the regalia."
"There's a lot of formality in that picture. But I think that I've managed to show the essence of the individuals at the same time, which to me makes it not just a historical document, but also a portrait."
Earlier this week, the Palace released the official portrait of their Majesties. The photos, which were taken after the coronation, show Charles's portrait as the King, Queen Camilla, and others.
On May 6, King Charles III was crowned as the new King of Britain. The last king who ruled Britain was George VI, Queen Elizabeth's father. After the death of King George VI, Elizabeth II became queen, reigning for more than 70 years, until her death on September 8, 2022. After the death of his beloved mother, King Charles succeeded to the throne.
