Displays Personal Artwork Collection: A Glimpse into King Charles's Private Art Assets
**News Article: "The King's Tour Artists" Exhibition Opens at Buckingham Palace**
From July 10, 2025, until September 28, 2025, Buckingham Palace will host "The King's Tour Artists," an exhibition showcasing over 70 artworks from King Charles III's private collection. The exhibition, part of this year's summer opening of the palace, will be open daily except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September.
The artworks, created by 43 artists who accompanied King Charles III on various state visits to around 100 countries, offer a unique perspective on royal tours through the eyes of artists. They capture the essence and atmosphere of these journeys, providing more than a photographic record.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a series of portraits of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, painted by British artist James Hart Dyke during a visit to the Gulf states in 2007. These portraits, now permanently on display in the palace after a four-week exhibition at the National Gallery, are a testament to the king's patronage of the arts.
Admission is charged for the exhibition, with tickets priced at £32.00 for adults, £20.50 for young persons (18-24), £16.00 for children (5-17), £16.00 for disabled persons, and free for under 5s, access companions, and those with disabilities. Ticket prices increase by £3.00 on-the-day.
The artworks date from 1985 to April 2025, with the earliest being an Italian watercolor from 1985. Notable artworks include a watercolor painted by King Charles III and John Ward on the Royal Yacht Britannia during a visit to Italy in May 1985, "Buffalo Leap" by Mary Anne Aytoun Ellis, painted in 2001 using watercolours mixed with lager, and an iPad painting by Fraser Scarfe of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, which the King visited in April 2025.
The exhibition takes place in the magnificent ballroom of Buckingham Palace and provides visitors with an intimate glimpse into King Charles III's cultural perspective. Guests this year also have the opportunity to admire the official coronation portraits of Charles and Camilla in the throne room.
In addition to the exhibition, King Charles III has published an art book titled "The Art of Royal Travel: Journeys with The King" with more than 100 illustrations and behind-the-scenes stories. This book offers further insight into the king's cultural journey and his passion for the arts.
For those interested in experiencing the artworks firsthand, "The King's Tour Artists" exhibition is not to be missed. It is a rare opportunity to see the king's private collection and gain a unique insight into his royal tours and cultural perspective.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, as one considers the impact of the increased visitors to the "The King's Tour Artists" exhibition at Buckingham Palace. A more personal perspective can be found in King Charles III's art book, titled "The Art of Royal Travel: Journeys with The King," which delves into his lifestyle and interest in home-and-garden settings, as seen through the viewfinder of acclaimed artists.
