Official Portrait of The King Unveiled in Council Chamber

Ribble Valley Mayor Mark Hindle hung the official portrait of the king alongside that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

There is a long tradition of displaying the portraits of monarchs in public buildings, signifying their importance at the heart of national life.

The photograph was taken at Windsor Castle, by photographer Hugo Burnard, who also took the king’s coronation photographs.

His Majesty is shown in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet (No 1 Tailcoat) and is wearing the Gater Collar and Sovereign’s Badge, Garter Star, Thistle Star, the Bath Sovereign’s Badge, the Order of Merit, the Royal Victorian Order’s Royal Victorian Chain and GCVO Sash, as well as a series of medals on his medal bar.

Ribble Valley Mayor Mark Hindle said: “There is no obligation to take down portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and many public buildings have portraits of previous monarchs on display.

“So we are delighted to display the portrait of King Charles III in the council chamber, alongside that of the late Queen Elizabeth II, where they can be seen and appreciated by staff, visitors and councillors for many years to come.”

King Charles III became the UK's monarch at the age of 73, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

His wife, Camilla, became the Queen Consort – consort being the term used for the spouse of the monarch.