Financial and environmental considerations mean new British notes bearing King Charles’ portrait will be few and far between for some time.
The art world has apparently had a gutful of celebs trying to bury unflattering portraits. Australia’s richest person could learn from King Charles,who took his latest mauling on the chin.
The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts Charles against a background of vivid red hues,with a butterfly just above his shoulder.
A healthy-looking King Charles,who was diagnosed with cancer in February,told patients at a treatment centre for the disease in London that he was “all right”.
The monarch will return to full duties in coming days,as Buckingham Palace moves to reassure the public amid a horror start to the year for the royal family.
The move to open Balmoral Castle to tourists is part of King Charles’ wish to make royal residences more accessible.
Charles has continued to work while undergoing treatment,but he has suspended public engagements on the advice of his doctors.
The Garrick Club has a membership that should embrace progress,but it’s men-only.
Premier Chris Minns has given the eminent jurist another two years in the vice-regal role,but will still be able to appoint her successor before the next election.
Charles missed a traditional service,but recorded his first public address since his daughter-in-law,Catherine,revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer.
It’s hard to pinpoint the moment when we came to expect the private health concern of a public figure was fair game for clicks or laughs.