Lorraine Kelly, the popular TV presenter, has made it clear that she is not a fan of the recently unveiled official portrait of King Charles. The painting, created by British artist Jonathan Yeo, has sparked a nationwide debate. Lorraine, 64, expressed her discomfort with the artwork, stating that she felt as though the King himself was “looking at me from the gates of hell.” The discussion took place on her self-titled ITV show, where she addressed the reactions on social media.
Online, the portrait has been compared to the villain in Ghostbuster and an image of Hans Solo frozen in Star Wars. Lorraine openly admitted her dislike for the portrait, stating that it did not appeal to her. She did acknowledge that seeing it in person might provide a different perspective, but ultimately, it was a “no” from her. Lorraine also took a moment to acknowledge the effort put into creating the artwork by Jonathan Yeo.
Commissioned in 2020 to commemorate Prince Charles’ 50 years as a member of The Drapers’ Company in 2022, the portrait was unveiled at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. It showcases Charles wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, a position he held as Regimental Colonel since 1975. Jonathan Yeo explained that the color red, inspired by the uniform, was used extensively in the painting to give it a more dynamic and contemporary feel. The addition of a hovering butterfly on the King’s shoulder was a suggestion made by Charles himself, as he wanted to incorporate his passion for nature and the environment into the artwork.
While the portrait has received mixed reviews, it is clear that it has sparked a significant amount of discussion and debate. Lorraine Kelly’s candid comments on her show further highlight the diverse range of opinions surrounding this piece of art.
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The portrait of the King was said to reflect his ‘metamorphosis’. According to reports, Charles had changed jobs halfway through the process, which is symbolized by the butterfly in the painting. This artwork tells multiple stories.
During Jonathan’s speech, the King made a humorous comment, saying, “It’s nice to know I was a chrysalis when you first met me,” which was met with laughter.
Following the unveiling, the Queen expressed her hope that the portrait will be seen by lots of people.
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