King Charles’ official portrait with ‘satanic’ hues leaves internet divided
King Charles unveiled the portrait painted by Jonathan Yeo
The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has met with mixed reactions on social media. The strikingly red portrait of the British monarch in uniform was unveiled on Tuesday and led to quite a few reactions on social media. Many were quick to term it as 'satanic' and 'disturbing'.
The 230cm by 165.5cm (7.5 feet by 5.4 feet) oil on canvas has been painted by Jonathan Yeo, who previously made portraits on canvas for Charles's wife, Camilla, in 2014 and his father, Prince Philip, in 2008.
About the brand new painting
The painting shows the monarch in the ceremonial red uniform of the Welsh Guards against a red background. The portrait also shows a red butterfly hovering over his shoulder. According to the artist, the tiny insect symbolises King Charles III's initiatives related to environmental protection.
The Monarch himself unveiled the portrait. King Charles has resumed limited duties as the head of the state even as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
Social media reaction to King Charles III portrait
Several pointed out how the dominance of red colour in the portrait made the art piece look more “hideous" and “satanic".
"King Charles new portrait is absolutely fecking hideous, looks like he is burning in hell," wrote a social media user on X.
"King Charles royal portrait to hang in the castle. WTF is this mess? Looks like his grandkids helped color it in with crayons. Lots of weird hidden things in it. An eye. Looks like a woman screaming to the left of it. Probably Kate. Charles in hell? Weirdness," reacted another user.
“King Charles III unveiling his first official painted portrait since his coronation. The colour red is associated with Satan, the monarch butterfly symbolises mind control, and black eyes in a dream symbolises a demonic entity. When they tell you who they are, believe them," wrote an X user.
