Buckingham Palace unveiled the first official portrait of King Charles III to mixed reactions from the public.
The 8.5 by 6.5-foot painting was done by British artist Jonathan Yeo, who is also responsible for depicting other high-profile subjects like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, actress Nicole Kidman, and education activist Malala Yousafzai.
King Charles is shown wearing the uniform of the Welsh guards. A butterfly is approaching his shoulder. The most striking aspect of the portrait is the swirling red background, which critics say is their main concern.
The first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/XLBMg1WxgE
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“It looks like he’s bathing in blood,” one popular comment on social media said.
Another Instagram commenter wrote, “I…
