The declaration of intentions of Carlos III in this imposing portrait of three generations of kings

The three Kings: the monarch, the heir and the next in line of succession is what they will surely call this new portrait of the coronation of Charles III. A resplendent image of color and pomp with which the new king of the United Kingdom has reaffirmed the powerful symbolism of family representations in the Crown throughout the generations.

On each side of the son of Isabel IIpose standing the prince of Wales, Guillermoand the Prince George. Present and future are united in the same photograph that is already part of history. It is quite a declaration of intent, the hereditary principle in person, we are here and we are not going anywhere.

The official portrait bears the signature of the high society and aristocratic photographer Hugo Burnandwho also portrayed the wedding of the princes of Wales in 2011, and was taken last Saturday after the coronation ceremony held at Westminster Abbey. The Majesty of him the King remains seated in the Throne Room in the Robe of State and the Imperial State Crown. In addition, the sovereign holds the Orb and the Scepter with the Cross.

The second image they have shared since Buckingham was also taken in the Throne Room, where the Kings were accompanied by the eight pages and bridesmaids who provided their assistance during the religious service at Westminster Abbey. The monarch once again wore the imperial crown and the state gown, while his wife wore the gown and crown of Queen Mary of Teck, to which were added the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, from the personal collection of Isabel IIwho used to use them as a brooch.

From left to right, we can see Ralph Tollemache, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Nicholas Barclay, George of Wales and the Marchioness of Lansdownethe Kings, Annabel Elliot, Freddy Parker Bowles, Arthur Elliot, Gus Lopes y Louis Lopes. The first four served as pages to the King, dressed in scarlet robes trimmed with gold lace and blue velvet cuffs, which were made during the reign of Elizabeth II and suited the occasion. The other six acted as pages to the Queen and her attendant ladies.