Prince Charles‘ collection ofpersonal photos on display at Buckingham Palaceincluded an adorable surprise: a previously-unseen portrait featuring the next three heirs to the throne.
Other family pictures positioned on side tables include a professional shot ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markleexiting St. George’s Chapel on their wedding day as well as Charles with his younger son after Harry flew his father in an Apache helicopter during his training.
On another table, an official family portrait from George’s christening in 2013 is displayed.
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Aside from the pictures, paintings hang on the walls and personal books are displayed on tables.
“It is intended to give a flavor of the Prince of Wales’s owning residences and reflect his personal involvement,” says Vanessa Remington, senior curator of paintings at the Royal Collection. “He has grown up as a passionate art lover.”
She adds, “The display aims to show the public the prince’s long-standing passion for art and the way this has been channeled into the creation and understanding of art charities.”
Charles is now a grandfather times three following the arrival ofPrince Louisin April. Hevisited Kensington Palaceto meet William and wifeKate Middleton‘s little newbornPrince Louisfor the first time on May 3 — and help makePrincess Charlotte’sthird birthdayspecial.
The 69-year-old had not been able to see Louis sincehe was bornon April 23, as he was at his Scottish Highlands retreat of Birkhall and then had to head to France for the commemoration of the New Zealand and Australian war on Anzac Day, April 25.Prince Charlesthen returned to Scotland.
source: people.com
