Prince William and Kate Middleton recently celebrated the release of their first-ever joint portrait, painted by an artist who lives in Cambridge. The piece of art was painted by British artist Jamie Coreth.
The pair were on hand to celebrate the painting's public unveiling at the University of Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting was commissioned by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund. The artist explained, "It has been the most extraordinary privilege of my life to be chosen to paint this picture. I wanted to show Their Royal Highnesses in a manner where they appeared both relaxed and approachable, as well as elegant and dignified."
He continued, "As it is the first portrait to depict them together, and specifically during their time as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I wanted the image to evoke a feeling of balance between their public and private lives."
He added, "The piece was commissioned as a gift for the people of Cambridgeshire, and I hope they will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed creating it."
Prince William and Kate Middleton also shared the painting on their official Instagram account, writing, "Delighted to see this new portrait unveiled at the @fitzmuseum_uk in Cambridge today!"
The official account for the royal family also shared the painting, writing, "This new portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled by Their Royal Highnesses at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum earlier today.
"Painted by British portrait artist Jamie Coreth, the artwork was commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund as a gift to the people of Cambridgeshire."
The caption continued, "The Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund is working with the museum to ensure the portrait is used as a means of encouraging children and young people of all backgrounds from across the county to take an interest in art in all its forms. The @fitzmuseum_uk has an international reputation for the quality of its learning and inclusion programmes, working with Early Years providers, local schools and community outreach programmes to maximise impact and enrich the lives of young people and their families."
