Portraits of the British Royals


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Wow. Charles is the spitting image of his great uncle Edward. :whistling:
 
I don't notice it so much with Charles, but I do think that in profile Harry sometimes resembles Edward VIII. I think it's the shape of the nose, seen from the side.
 
I would've like to see a painting of The Queen and The Prince of Wales. Maybe in their Garter robes or in regalia.
 
One thing we have with over 60 years of having HM on the throne is portraits in regalia and portraying her as the monarch and the same with Charles over the years and will continue into his years as a monarch also. Its kind of refreshing for a 90th birthday portrait to have it be representative of mother and son. Makes it much more memorable to me.
 
royal rob said:
It does indeed looked photoshopped I'm not saying it is only that it lookits like that to me. Charles arm is strange it's not on the back of the chair not sure where it is. Anyway JMO if I can have one.
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I think it is a rare photo that is not retouched or, these days, photoshopped however, I don't think it's an issue. HM is clearly not sitting square front on the chair. In fact she is sitting at quite an angle which would leave plenty of room for Charles hand to rest on the chair back.

Osipi said:
One thing we have with over 60 years of having HM on the throne is portraits in regalia and portraying her as the monarch and the same with Charles over the years and will continue into his years as a monarch also. Its kind of refreshing for a 90th birthday portrait to have it be representative of mother and son. Makes it much more memorable to me.
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I believe you have really hit the nail on the head. It is rare to see such a royal photo and who needs yet another picture of robes and regailia.
This portrays a really unique moment between mother and son and leaves you wondering just what it was that Charles said to inspire such a wonderful look of suppressed humour on HM face.
 
He's obviously a skilled painter technically, but imo there's something not quite right about the portraits. Can't really put my finger on it; maybe it's the look in the eyes that is not what it should be..
Seems to catch the figure but not the personality of the person
 
:previous: Thanks Dman! I follow the Queen like a madman, and I've never seen it.
 
Anyone besides me notice that George III and Queen Elizabeth have very similar hairstyles? :hiding:

I find this portrait very interesting as from a historical perspective, it covers the reign of the last monarch of the "colonies" of the New World until the present reign of the UK and the Commonwealth. Its mind boggling to think how so much has changed between the two reigns.

I like it. :D
 
Osipi said:
Anyone besides me notice that George III and Queen Elizabeth have very similar hairstyles? :hiding:

I find this portrait very interesting as from a historical perspective, it covers the reign of the last monarch of the "colonies" of the New World until the present reign of the UK and the Commonwealth. Its mind boggling to think how so much has changed between the two reigns.

I like it. :D
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Yes, lol on the hair.

It is amazing on how much as changed between the reigns. I would like to see The Queen pose for a portrait in her tunic though. She hasn't worn it since 1986, so it would need to be tailored for her again. I think she looked great in it.
 
This portrait vas taken by Henry Dallal.

About the photographer:
About Henry Dallal - Henry Dallal Photography

Similar portraits he has taken by the Queen:
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HMTQ-16-worked.jpg
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HMTQ-19.jpg

These two portraits was taken on the eve of the Queen's 90th birthday:
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/7G3A8898-copy.jpg
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_7599.jpg

Information:
Henry Dallal honoured to be commissioned to take the official portrait of Her Majesty the Queens 90th Birthday. - Henry Dallal Photography

Taken for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012:
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/XY2420_Dallal_0041.jpg

Taken for the Golden Jubilee in 2002:
http://henrydallalphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HMTQ.jpg

All this pictures were taken for his books.
 
I had never seen those pics! They are beautiful, natural and full of charisma.
 
:previous: I had never seen those pics either. They vere taken by Henry Dallal for his books to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee Pageant and the 90th Birthday Celebration Pageant at Windsor Castle.
 
Queen Elizabeth II photos in James Bond

Hi all,

I'm doing a little research on M's office in the James Bond film series and have noticed that there are several photos of HM Queen Elizabeth II in his office throughout the different James Bond adventures. I've managed to track down most, but there are a few I cannot find. I was wondering if a few of you may help me. Following is a list of the movies in which they appeared, the artist if known, and a clear shot of the painting if I can find it.

Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Regent by Pietro Annigoni (1955), used in The Man with the Golden Gun (http://screenmusings.org/movie/dvd/...un/images/The-Man-With-the-Golden-Gun-089.jpg) and A View to a Kill (http://i.imgur.com/fvnsnsB.jpg)

Clear photo: https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/6103022/f_3626852/DSC_9887_org_z.jpg

Queen Elizabeth II by Dorothy Wilding, 26 February 1952, hand-colored by Beatrice Johnson, used in The Man with the Golden Gun (http://ladymanson.com/galleries/mov...2012/ManWiththeGoldenGun/15/007mwtgg_3967.jpg)

Clear photo: http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/9/3/mw58193.jpg

Queen Elizabeth II by Leonard Boden used in The Spy Who Loved Me (http://screenmusings.org/movie/dvd/The-Spy-Who-Loved-Me/images/The-Spy-Who-Loved-Me-0025.jpg) and Octopussy (http://caps.pictures/198/3-octopussy/full/octopussy-movie-screencaps.com-1589.jpg)

Clear photo: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/22/81/b0/2281b03f8fcc1ba4e9017f75ce9fc0b7.jpg

Now, here's where it gets tricky: I have not been able to track down a few used in Moonraker, Never Say Never Again, and Licence to Kill.

Moonraker: https://i.snag.gy/1QXxPk.jpg
Never Say Never Again: https://i.snag.gy/M14GOi.jpg and https://i.snag.gy/F4xBML.jpg
Licence to Kill: https://i.snag.gy/9Knap5.jpg

Thank you for any help you give me. Googling has given me no help at all, and I've come here as a last resort!

Thanks again,
RoyalEnthusiast
 
I love that portrait of Philip. What stands out for me is the pose. The DoE is so often seen with his hands behind his back as he walks and that's what we see in the portrait.

Also, the resemblance between Philip and Charles really stands out for me in this portrait.
 
OH that is really nice..I like that.


LaRae
 
A very grand portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh.

I wish the young royals had portraits like this. Very tastefully done.
 
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Pity he is almost lost in the background of the picture. It looks like he is an afterthought and that the real focus is the corridor as that dominates the picture.

He really looks old here - yes I know he is 96 - and in this portrait he looks every one of those years. The eyes look strange as well - very large and out of proportion to the rest of him.

Rather than being a good portrait I would say - done by and average Year 12 Visual Art student aiming for a Band 4 in the HSC (Band 4 is a reported mark from 70 - 79 based on an actual mark of around 35 - 47)
 
A good and striking portrait, but I feel his face looks more like the Prince Charles', rather than his own.
Also it's a shame his frame is stooped forward - he is normally seen with ramrod-straight posture, and again this stoop is more reminiscent of Prince Charles rather then the DoE, in my opinion.
 
I've often noticed that Philip does seem to lean forward a bit when he's walking or standing with his hands clasped behind his back. Its a pose that I've come to associate with Philip and I'm glad the artist used it.

With the Great Hall at Windsor behind him, it does make it seem like he's part and parcel of the room rather than standing out as a lone figure with just something behind him. I think it alludes to the fact that for most of his life, Philip has been an integral part of what surrounded him rather than those that he's served and the places where he's been being merely a backdrop for the person that is Philip. Philip has never been a "look at me and look at the good I'm doing" but rather a "no muss, no fuss" kind of guy that just got on with what he had to do.

I'm really very impressed with the portrait. As time goes by, I think a lot of people will look at it and see that clearly Philip was the father of Charles and the grandfather of Harry as both men resemble Philip quite a bit. Its another example of a clear legacy being passed down through Philip.
 
I like the portrait- I think it is a very realistic portrayal of Prince Philip at his age. And IMO he would rather be portrayed as he is rather than as some artist's "vision" of him. He seems to be that kind of person.
 
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