Charles's first official portrait as the King of Canada released
The official portrait of Charles as the King Charles has been released more than a year after his coronation
Government of Canada
The official portrait of Charles as the King of Canada has been released more than a year after his coronation.
King Charles automatically became Sovereign of Canada after Queen Elizabeth died.
The portrait features the monarch wearing the Order of Canada medal, which was bestowed on him in 2017 by then-Governor General David Johnston.
He is also bearing medals from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The official portrait of Charles as the King Charles has been released more than a year after his coronationGovernment of CanadaThe Department of Canadian Heritage said the portrait was taken in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace last month.
Another piece of artwork was also released of Queen Camilla wearing the maple leaf brooch.
The department called the brooch "a cherished symbol, worn by various royal women during Canadian events."
Her jewellery which features in the image was first presented to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1939.
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Another piece of artwork was also released of Queen Camilla wearing the maple leaf brooch
Government of Canada
The portraits were taken by Millie Pilkington.
The federal government produce a unique Canadian portrait of each monarch.
It is displayed in official venues.
The portrait is different to the UK version and is usually "Canadianised".
The federal government produce a unique Canadian portrait of each monarch
Government of Canada
In a message to supporters, Robert Finch, the dominion chairman of the Monarchist League, said he hopes "there will be a large uptake of the portrait".
He added that league members will encourage "individuals, local governments and both adult and youth groups in your community to acquire it for proud and prominent display in club house and school foyer, at Rotary Meetings and faith halls, at Scouting movement assemblies and cadet corps."
"I thank all members for their support of the League as an association deeply rooted in loyalty to the Crown — rational and also deeply-felt. God Save The King!"