Public institutions such as churches, universities, and hospitals are now eligible to receive a free framed official portrait of King Charles as part of an £8 million scheme aimed at bolstering support for the monarch. This expansion, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, follows concerns raised by the media regarding the exclusion of places of worship from the initial phase of the scheme.

Under the revised program, which takes effect from June 5, all Church of England places of worship can apply for a complimentary portrait of the monarch, along with hospitals, universities, job centers, coastguard centers, and coroners’ courts. Mr. Dowden emphasized the significance of commemorating King Charles’s accession, highlighting his dedication to serving the nation as a public servant, following in the footsteps of his mother.

The portrait, captured by royal photographer Hugo Burnand at Windsor Castle, depicts King Charles in a Royal Navy uniform adorned with official medals and decorations.