Queen Camilla has said Britain’s armed forces are “a source of inspiration, reassurance and pride” to mark Armed Forces Day – as the monarch’s latest portrait is released.
A new portrait of King Charles has been released to mark Armed Forces Day, as Queen Camilla gave a rare national statement praising servicemen and women.
“Our armed forces support and strengthen our nation. You are a source of inspiration, reassurance and pride – and I salute you all,” she said in a message filmed in Clarence House’s morning room.
In his new portrait released at the same time as the Queen’s message, the King is wearing his Field Marshal Number 1 ceremonial frock coat with medals, sword and decorations.
The photo was taken in the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle last November by Hugo Burnand, a favourite photographer of the Royal Family who took the official coronation photographs.
The King and Queen travelled to Normandy on 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with world leaders.
In her message, Camilla remembered the “incredible bravery” of the forces that liberated Europe from Hitler’s regime.
“Eight decades later, I know that same spirit and those same qualities remain much in evidence throughout our armed forces, as you undertake your duties in the face of a multitude of challenges and dangers.