United Kingdom: the official portrait of Charles III unveiled

A photograph that will remain in history. The first official photo of King Charles III was unveiled on Monday, May 8. It is the account of the royal family (@RoyalFamily) that published in preview the portrait.

Imperial crown on his head, scepter in his right hand and orb in his left hand, the sovereign fixes the objective. Dressed in ceremonial attire, he poses in the throne room of Buckingham Palace, London.

Unlike his mother, Elizabeth II, who stood in the photo of her coronation in 1953, Charles III is seated. It stands on one of two 1902 chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary in preparation for the coronation of King Edward VII.

Queen Elizabeth II stood in the official photo of her coronation in 1953. BEN STANSALL / AFP

Note of thanks from the King

The official portrait is accompanied by a text, signed by King Charles III. "My wife and I wanted to extend our most sincere and warm thanks to all those who helped make this event such a special moment," it reads.

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Knowing that we have your support and encouragement, and witnessing your kindness expressed in so many different ways, was the greatest coronation gift," he also wrote.

The royal family's Twitter account also posted other photos of the memorable day: the portrait of Queen Camilla, a photograph of the two sovereigns and a group shot of the royal family, including Prince William and Princess Kate.

The official portrait of Queen Camilla. HUGO BURNAND/ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 202/REUTERS

The official portrait of the two sovereigns, Charles III and Camilla. HUGO BURNAND/ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 202/REUTERS

The royal family poses around King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6. HUGO BURNAND/ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 202/REUTERS

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