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Has King Charles III just made a misstep despite himself? Having become sovereign of England upon the death of his mother in September 2022, Charles III was officially crowned eight months later. The official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will therefore be replaced. And it is on this subject that tensions are felt.
Charles III at the origin of a big “waste”? A photo of the king sparks outrage…
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For many Britons, Charles III’s qualifications as King of England raised questions. The majority of them felt, before becoming king, that he would not be able to wear the crown as his mother Elizabeth II did before him. More than a year after inheriting the status of king, it is clear that Charles III has done rather well. But information from this Monday, January 15, apparently lowers his popularity rating.
In monarchies, an official portrait of the sovereign is displayed in all public establishments, in schools, courts or police stations in particular. That of Elizabeth II therefore reigned for many years but must now give way to that of her son, who became King Charles III, who was officially unveiled at the start of the week.
Charles III stands in the grounds of Windsor Castle, dressed ina Royal Navy uniform, medals and honors well put forward. The portrait is signed Hugo Burnand and is part of the traditions of this type of official photo.
But where it gets stuck is that the change of portrait has a cost and it is very expensive since according to The Guardian, the project is close to 9 million euros.
The angry British
Investing so much money for so little is considered “a shameful waste of money“according to some British:”At a time when the majority of councils are raising taxes and cutting public services, when schools and hospitals are struggling, spending even a pound on this nonsense would be a pound too much.“, said Graham Smith, leader of an anti-monarchy group. “The government is out of its mind if it thinks people want their money spent on photos of Charles.”
But not everyone is against the Windsors. The British government took the floor, indicating that this new portrait made it possible to “continue a tradition“and to honor”the reign of a king”. An argument that must seem a little weak to those in need…
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