The Cabinet Office has released a new official portrait of His
Majesty The King that will soon hang in public buildings the
length and breadth of the United Kingdom.
The portrait, taken at Windsor Castle last year by photographer
Hugo Burnand shows His Majesty wearing a Royal Navy uniform of an
Admiral of the Fleet and official medals and decorations.
A copy of the portrait is being offered to public
authorities across the United Kingdom free-of-charge as
part of a scheme to celebrate the new reign.
Applications are open for eligible institutions - including
principal Local Authorities, courts, schools, police forces and
fire and rescue services - to apply for the new portrait under
the scheme. In February, the scheme will be extended to include
town, parish and community councils and Ministry of
Defence-sponsored cadet forces.
Deputy Prime Minister said:
The accession of His Majesty The King marked a new chapter in our
national story.
Displaying this new portrait will serve as a reminder to us all
of the example set by our ultimate public servant and I hope as
many eligible organisations as possible will wish to continue
this proud British tradition and honour our King’s reign.
His Majesty’s accession has marked the beginning of a new reign
and the UK Government considers it right that public authorities,
as part of the fabric of our nation, have the opportunity to
commemorate this moment, strengthen civil pride and reflect the
new era in our history.
Official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II are currently on display
in many public institutions, and the offering of the new official
portrait of His Majesty will enable organisations across the UK
to carry on that tradition.
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Journalists should contact Press Association for the high
resolution official portrait of HM The King.
Any other public bodies who are eligible for the photo should
contact hmkportraitscheme@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
