King Charles unveils the first portrait of himself since his coronation

The first official portrait of King Charles III as monarch has been unveiled – and reviews are mixed.

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[keithmitchell]

Its red to show all the blood his empire was built apon...

[h.calvert]

"Ghoulish" is being kind. Hideous! 😱

[lealuckau]

King Tampon is the clear message from the artist.

[MelMont]

It looks demonic. Which is fitting for the royal family tbf

[boardcertifiable]

He looks like he's on fire. Or in a firey underworld.

[SuperSlimshady]

It looks like someone did the portrait and then spilled red paint all over it that looks like shyt

[GlueNotGlitter]

Mfer looks like the painting of Vigo the Carpathian from Ghostbusters II.

[arbitScaleModels]

It is a cry for help. He needs an intervention. Take away his social media asap.

[AndrewTheMachine]

Imagine 200 years from now when this is his portrait in history books.

[lynnec]

He is a descendant of Vlad the impaler.

[Cat-nots]

Ghoulish! Horrible! Not fit for a coronation portrait! It almost looks like he's been condemned in a sea of blood! Ghoulish is being nice, and it doesn't look like King Charles likes it either!

[Jamesandcheraylucas]

They're trying to tell him something. 👁🫵💀

[redtapereed-walterreed-wal]

The Bible says the end cannot come unless the first that man of sin be revealed

[MaggieJean]

Yikes! Someone hates the king, royally.

[Ahgsb]

It perfectly portrays him and his monarchy because there’s blood on their hands

[SuperSlimshady]

Why is this news this is America we left Europe to not have to deal with the kings and queens and the royalty and they're inbred nonsense

[botheyesUp]

Hmmmm totally doesn't look like a dumpster fire. Well-done old chap.

[Lb-dfxi]

I actually like it, the face stands out with the clothing fading into the red. Its striking and bold

[kettle]

I don't know. I like it. I think it's interesting. He looks rather handsome in it.

[poke_hoard]

He had to look twice and make sure he wasnr painted as the devil