👑 Majestic Royal Portrait of Prince of Wales 1981 in Military Dress

👑 Majestic Royal Portrait of Prince of Wales (Now King Charles III) in Military Wedding Dress

🎯 Subject & Medium:

This is an exceptional original oil painting on Daler canvas panel, portraying His Royal Highness Prince Charles, now King Charles III, in his Colonel-in-Chief Welsh Regiment red military mess dress—the very uniform worn on his historic 1981 wedding day to Princess Diana.
🖌️ Circa 1990

🎨 Composition & Technique:

The composition features a front-facing, quarter-length profile, executed with classical precision and quiet command. A gradient background, transitioning from charcoal to soft grey, sets a stately tone while drawing focus directly to the central figure.

The vibrant scarlet tunic bursts from the canvas with ceremonial grandeur, while the gold epaulettes and medal ribbons are rendered with meticulous accuracy. The brushwork is tight and deliberate, especially in the facial features, capturing both the gravitas and humanity of the young prince.

Subtle shading and layered tones in the skin, hair, and attire enhance the three-dimensional realism, giving the piece a timeless, formal presence. The result is both a striking royal likeness and a museum-quality work of traditional portraiture.

👑 Biography – Prince of Wales, Now King Charles III:

Born in 1948, Charles Philip Arthur George became heir apparent in 1952 and was formally invested as Prince of Wales in 1969. He served with distinction in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and is a noted patron of environmentalism, architecture, and the arts.

In 1981, Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, an event that captivated the world. The uniform shown in this portrait was worn by Charles during that wedding—making this piece a deeply symbolic artifact of modern royal history. Charles ascended to the throne in 2022, following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, becoming the oldest monarch to accede in British history.

🖊️ Signed:

Signed in the lower right corner by British artist Richard E. Baddeley and dated 1990, confirming both authorship and date of creation.

🎨 About the Artist – Richard E. Baddeley:

Richard E. Baddeley is a distinguished British portraitist whose work often features royal, military, and aristocratic sitters. His style is rooted in academic realism, marked by a masterful command of composition, depth, and character. Baddeley’s portraits reflect deep respect for tradition while achieving personal, lifelike intensity—evident in this powerful depiction of King Charles III.

🖼️ Frame:

Beautifully housed in a Larson Juhl Florence gilt moulded frame, adorned with intricate detailing and elegant ridging. The artwork is protected by AR70 anti-reflective artglass, offering:

• 🛡️ 70% UV protection

• ✨ Minimal glare

• 🧼 Easy maintenance

This museum-quality framing enhances both preservation and presentation.

📐 Dimensions Framed:

• Height: 54 cm

• Width: 44 cm

• Depth: 5 cm

📍 Ideal for executive offices, home libraries, hallways, or private collections.

🏛️ Provenance:

From a North Wales private Royal collection, now available through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Hand-selected based on subject, quality, and historical value.

💖 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Own an original portrait of King Charles III at a pivotal moment in royal history
✅ Outstanding realism and richly detailed ceremonial dress
✅ A tribute to the heritage of British royalty and military tradition
✅ An elegant statement piece for your home, gallery, or office
✅ Ideal for collectors of royal memorabilia, fine art, or military portraiture
✅ Captures the iconic 1981 wedding day attire
✅ Professionally framed and ready to display immediately
✅ Guaranteed to impress guests, clients, and collectors alike

🧾 Condition:

• 🎨 Painting Surface: Overall in good condition with some minor paint loss along outermost edges and light foxing, typical of age

• 🖼️ Frame: Excellent condition, recently updated and beautifully presented

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