King Charles: 'That is quite red indeed’ - reaction to new portrait

The BBC asked members of the public what they thought of the newly unveiled official portrait of King Charles.

Many were initially taken aback by the vivid red colour with some saying it looked like fire. Others described the painting as “unexpected” but “modern”.

The oil painting by Jonathan Yeo is the first portrait of the King since his coronation.

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