“A new portrait of The King has been released to mark #ArmedForcesDay. His Majesty is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Services,” The Royal Family said in a tweet.
“A new portrait of The King has been released to mark #ArmedForcesDay. His Majesty is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Services,” it added.
Queen Camilla also released a video message on Saturday, calling service members a “source of inspiration, reassurance and pride.”
In the video, Queen was heard thanking the army to protect this country. Recalling their visit to Normandy last month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Camilla said that eight decades later, the same spirit and those same qualities remain much in evidence throughout the armed forces.
She also thanked military families who “keep the home fires burning,” adding that as a “proud daughter of an army officer, I know something of the impact military life has on your loved ones. You, too, are heroes,” as quoted by Fox News.
King Charles III resumed his public engagements last month, despite facing personal challenges alongside his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, who is also battling cancer. The monarch’s most recent appearances include Trooping the Colour, the official celebration of his birthday, and hosting the Japanese Emperor Hiruhito and his wife for a state visit this week.
As a member of the royal family, Charles upheld the tradition of military service, having served in the Royal Air Force and Navy during his time as the Prince of Wales in the 1970s.
Last month, the palace unveiled King Charles III’s first official portrait, a painting that sparked mixed reactions among fans due to its avant-garde style, according to Fox News.
Earlier this month, the portrait fell victim to vandalism by animal rights activists while on display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London. However, the gallery confirmed that the painting remained unharmed, as it was safeguarded by a protective sheet of plastic.