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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Athena Stavrou

Artist reveals why his portrait of the King is so red

PA

The artist who painted the King’s latest portrait has revealed why the artwork is so red.

The painting by Jonathan Yeo, which was unveiled by the monarch at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, depicts the King wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards against a red backdrop.

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