Royal expert Angela Levin, who has devoted her life to reporting on the royal family, offered a candid assessment of the portrait on GB News. She expressed admiration for the portrait but noted a sense of vulnerability and sadness in Charles's demeanor, particularly given the weight of the admiral of the fleet uniform he wore. This honest evaluation followed positive comments from presenters Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster, who initially spoke favorably of the king's appearance, albeit in an understated manner.
Levin dismissed the idea proposed by Holmes that Charles should have been pictured with the queen, stating that it would be unusual to have joint portraits of them displayed widely. The critique of Charles's portrait release emerged amidst reports that the palace allegedly rebuffed Harry and Meghan's call for support regarding a claim about their newborn daughter, Lilibet.
Royal expert Robert Hardman mentioned Queen Elizabeth's purported fury over the claim about Lilibet. However, the rollout of Charles's portrait faced criticism from those questioning the £8 million expenditure on transporting and displaying portraits amid a severe cost-of-living crisis. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Daen expressed hope that organizations would honor the King's reign through this British tradition, serving as a reminder of his exemplary public service.
