New King Charles Portrait Sparks Backlash Over 'Blood-Red' Palette
**The painting by Jonathan Yeo has divided public opinion.** King Charles III by Jonathan Yeo 2024. © His Majesty King Charles III by Jonathan Yeo 2024. Photo by Handout/His Majesty King Charles III by Jonathan Yeo 2024 via Getty Images. The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation last May was unveiled at Buckingham Palace, igniting a mix of admiration and controversy. The large-scale painting, dominated by a red palette, was created by artist Jonathan Yeo. Yeo, renowned for his portraits of notable figures such as David Attenborough, Malala Yousafzai, and Nicole Kidman, was present alongside the king during the public unveiling. He has also painted Queen Camilla and the late Prince Philip, the king’s father. **Presentation at Buckingham Palace** The nearly nine-by-seven-foot portrait was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Drapers, a medieval guild now focused on philanthropy. It will be displayed in Drapers’ Hall, home to a gallery dedicated to