Charles III's first official portrait is unveiled ahead of his State Visit to Germany

It is noteworthy that the King chose to wear a bracelet given to him by an indigenous Amazon leader, which could symbolize his commitment to environmental and cultural issues. And in a touching nod to his late mother it was painted in oils by artist Alastair Barford, a former QEST - Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - scholar. Finally, a state visit to Germany would be a significant diplomatic event, and it is likely that the King would be focused on representing his country and building relationships with German leaders.


The new portrait of King Charles III was painted in oils by artist Alastair Barford, a former QEST - Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - scholar, in a nod to the King's late mother, Queen Elizabeth II 


A portrait by artist and Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust scholar Alastair Barford painted of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 to mark her becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch 


It is impressive that the artist was able to complete the likeness in just two weeks, even without the King sitting for the portrait. The portrait will feature on the front cover of the Illustrated London News' special Coronation Edition. The inclusion of the bracelet given by the Amazonian leader adds authenticity and meaning to the portrait, highlighting the King's commitment to environmental causes. Finally, it is touching to hear the artist's thoughts on creating the portrait and his desire to capture the King's warmth and empathy.

It is admirable that the artist sought to capture the King's warmth and sensitivity in his painting. It is also interesting to learn about the long tradition of commissioning royal portraits by Illustrated London News.

The King's state visit to Germany is a significant diplomatic event, marked by a military welcome ceremony at the Brandenburg Gate in central Berlin. The King's proficiency in German and his ties to his German ancestry may help to strengthen relations between the UK and Germany. The joint German-British engineer battalion laying a pontoon bridge over the Oder-Havel canal is an example of renewed military engagement and trust between the two countries following the withdrawal of British troops from Germany and the impacts of Brexit.

The then Prince of Wales lays a wreath on November 15, 2020 during a trip to Berlin for Germany's National Day of Mourning that commemorates victims of war and fascism

The King and Queen pictured with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, right, and his wife Elke during the couple's 2020 trip to Berlin. The president will host a state banquet for the royal couple during their visit this week 



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