A new portrait of the Princess of Wales has caused quite a buzz among royal fans. Many people think it “looks nothing like her.”
This portrait appears on the cover of Tatler magazine, which is celebrating her “strength and courage.”
The artwork was created by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor and was inspired by a video message from Kate Middleton about her cancer diagnosis.
Princess Kate’s New Portrait Criticized by Fans
The portrait shows the princess at the first state banquet of King Charles’s reign during a visit from South Africa in 2022.
She is elegantly dressed in a white gown with a cape by Jenny Packham, featuring sparkling details on the shoulders. She also wears her famous Lover’s Knot tiara.
Despite the elegant depiction, many people on social media feel that the portrait doesn’t resemble Kate.
One person commented, “Doesn’t look like Catherine at all. If she wasn’t wearing that dress I’d have no clue as to who it’s meant to be.”
Others shared similar thoughts, questioning why the portrait doesn’t look more like her.
The Artist’s Perspective
Hannah Uzor, the artist, included a green-blue background in the portrait to reflect Kate’s love for rowing and gardening. Uzor admitted that Kate’s video about her cancer diagnosis influenced her work.
She said, “All my portraits are made up of layers of a personality, constructed from everything I can find about them.”
Hannah also expressed her admiration for Kate, noting her dignity, elegance, and grace, especially as she steps back from public duties to focus on her chemotherapy treatment.
Hannah, who lives in St Albans and is a mother of three, feels a connection with Kate and admires her joy in motherhood.
She is the third artist commissioned by Tatler to paint a Royal Family member, following artists who painted the King and Queen Elizabeth II for previous issues.
Previous Royal Portraits
Recently, another royal portrait was revealed, the first official one of King Charles since his coronation.
This portrait, created by Jonathan Yeo, shows the King with a butterfly on his shoulder, symbolizing his love for nature and his transformation from prince to monarch.
The dramatic red hues of this painting also attracted attention.
These portraits, while stirring mixed reactions, aim to capture the complex personalities and roles of the royal family members, offering new perspectives on their lives and duties.