King Charles

From the New York Times: King Charles III on Tuesday unveiled the first official painted portrait of himself since his coronation just over a year ago — a striking oil painting in which he stares head-on against a backdrop of mottled red, pink and fuchsia hues. The painting, by the renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled

HM the King

Charles III of the United Kingdom was crowned yesterday. I was up early to watch the solemn occasion. And I only cried about 14 times. I may see one more coronation in my lifetime. But if I don’t, this one has filled my heart with joy. And the music was simply stunning. The liturgy: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/23-24132%20Coronation%20Liturgy%20Commentary.pdf