The Butterfly on King Charles’s New Portrait Was His Own Idea. In an interview, artist Jonathan Yeo mentioned that the king thought its inclusion might help future school children recognize him.

Is Charles' portrait a warning about the future of the monarchy? How artist behind King's fiery painting used the red of the Welsh Guards and an endangered butterfly to 'tell multiple stories' ...

And why does he have a butterfly over his shoulder? The portrait of King Charles III depicts the monarch in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975.

The first official portrait of King Charles III is obviously quite red, but note the monarch butterfly landing on Charles’ shoulder. King Charles is really into environmental causes, so a lot of ...

Official portraits of royalty or politicians are often very staid and forgettable. That is not the case with King Charles‘ first official portrait. Painted by celebrated artist Jonathan Yeo, the ...

The 8.5ft-tall oil on canvas by Jonathan Yeo was revealed to the public and the Royal family at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace today.