Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the announcement made on 1 April 2023 on Portraits of His Majesty The King for UK public authorities, whether his Department holds information on who will take the portrait of King Charles III; and whether a contract has been awarded to produce and frame the copies which will be available for public authorities.

On 1 April we announced that public authorities throughout the United Kingdom will, in due course, be able to apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King as part of a scheme to celebrate the new reign. The Government considers it is right that public authorities as part of the fabric of our nation, have the opportunity to commemorate this moment and reflect the new era in our history.

The scheme will be opened later this year following the taking and release of the official photographic portraits of His Majesty by the Royal Household. Further details on the official portrait will be confirmed in due course in coordination with the Royal Household.